How to tend a Castanea sativa
Also known as: Castanea castanea (L.) H.Karst., Castanea prolifera (K.Koch) Hickel, Castanea sativa f. discolor Vuk., Castanea sativa var. hamulata A.Camus, Castanea sativa var. microcarpa Lavialle, Castanea sativa var. prolifera K.Koch, Castanea sativa var. spicata Husn., Castanea vesca Gaertn., Castanea vulgaris Lam., Fagus castanea var. variegata Weston, Fagus castanea L., Fagus procera Salisb.
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Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, high quality fruits in sunny places
Soil
Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Fagaceae, Castanea
- Size
- Diameter ⥠15 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-June, fruiting period September-October
- Flower colors
- light yellow brown, fruit color dark brown
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