About
Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' is a robust deciduous tree characterized by its serrated, lanceolate foliage that can reach lengths of up to 25 cm. The leaves are edged with a creamy-white hue, providing a distinct contrast. In early summer, the tree produces pale yellow catkins that add seasonal interest.
About the genus
Castanea consists of rapidly growing, sizable deciduous trees or large shrubs featuring elongated, serrated leaves. These plants produce noticeable yellow catkins, which are succeeded by spiny fruits.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- More than 50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained slighty acid loamy soil in full sun or part shade; tolerant of dry sandy soils
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in mid autumn (cultivars will not come true from seed), by grafting in late winter or chip budding from mid to late summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- A canker caused by Phytophthora and a leaf spot can be a problem. Susceptible to Chestnut blight.