Prefers a cool temperate climate and can thrive at various altitudes.
Chestnut
Castanea crenata, also known as the Japanese chestnut, is a smaller tree that thrives in cool temperate climates. It belongs to the genus of chestnuts and is classified as a nut. This tree is known for its ability to coppice well and has strains that yield abundant and high-quality nut crops.
Castanea crenata
Country of origin: Japan
- It is native to Japan, Korea, and China. - The Japanese chestnut tree is deciduous and can grow up to 20 meters tall. - The nuts produced by this tree are enclosed in a spiky husk or bur. - Chestnuts are a popular ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. - The wood of the Japanese chestnut tree is used for furniture and construction. - The tree requires well-drained soil and full sun to thrive.
- Well-drained soil - Moist soil - Loamy soil - Sandy soil
A smaller tree which coppices well. Strains have been developed which produce excellent crops of nuts.