Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' (Variegated Sweet Chestnut)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Castanea |
| Species | sativa |
| Cultivar | 'Albomarginata' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | Higher than 12 m |
| Spread | Wider then 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Slow growing deciduous tree. |
| ID Characteristic | Lance shaped, green toothed leaves with yellow flowers in early summer. |
| Landscape | Low maintenance architectural plant. |
| Propagation | Hardwood cuttings in mid-winter. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained, acid loamy soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Chestnut blight, honey fungus and phytophthora. |
| Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
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