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- Which location does the chestnut prefer?
- How much space does a chestnut need?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The horse chestnut needs enough space
Which location does the chestnut prefer?
Although sweet chestnuts and horse chestnuts belong to different plant families, they prefer quite similar locations. Both like sunny weather. The sweet chestnut also prefers warm, like permanently over 10 ° C. But she also tolerates light frost.
How much space does a chestnut need?
Horse chestnuts are depending on the species between a good ten (red horse chestnut) and up to 30 meters (horse chestnut) high. The sweet chestnut reaches an average of about 20 to 25 meters. The crown has similar dimensions. Since a chestnut does not like to be transplanted, you should give it enough space right from the beginning, about the tree height in diameter.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Expect about as much room in diameter for the chestnut as the full-grown tree becomes.