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Castanea sativa
Sweet Chestnut Tree
Common Name: Sweet ChestnutLatin Name: Castanea sativaSoil: Fertile well drained soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soil.Position: Full sunny or partial shadeHeight in 10 years: 8mFlowering period/colour: July/Yellowish-green male and female catkinsThe Sweet Chestnut is a large broad headed tree, well known and cultivated for its edible fruits. The bark on older trees is deeply ridged in a spiral pattern. Dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in autumn. Spikes of creamy flowers in summer are followed by spiny light green husks containing the brown chestnuts.
Corylus Butler
Hazelnut Tree
Common Name: Corylus Butler (Hazelnut)Latin Name: Corylus 'Butler'Soil: Any well draining soilPosition: Open Sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late August/Early SeptemberFruit size/colour: Medium to large nutCorylus 'Butler' is a splendid variety which provides a wide variety of colour to the garden. It is a very hardy bush with little requirements on the owner. As summer transgresses these bushes provide a deep purple hazel and a spectacular display of golden foliage. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Corylus 'Butler').