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.

Castanea

Castanea 'Bellefer'PBR

Castanea 'Bouche de Bétizac' (F)

Castanea 'Bournette'

Castanea 'Ferosacre' (F)

Castanea 'Layeroka' (F)

Castanea 'Maraval' (F)

Castanea 'Maridonne' (F)

Castanea 'Marigoule' is a robust, deciduous tree that can grow upright or spread out. Its leaves are oblong, glossy, and dark green with serrated edges. In summer, it produces pale yellowish flowers in catkins, which are succeeded by edible dark brown nuts that develop within spiky green husks in early autumn.

Castanea 'Marigoule' (F)

Castanea 'Marsol' (F)

Castanea 'Précoce Migoule' (F)

Castanea 'Rousse de Nay' (F)

Castanea 'Simpson'

Castanea 'Vignols' (F)

Castanea crenata

Castanea crenata 'Essate-Jap'

Castanea crenata 'Porotan'

Castanea crenata 'Sleeping Giant'

Castanea dentata

Castanea henryi

Castanea mollissima

Castanea mollissima 'Kelsey'

Castanea mollissima 'Kuling'

Castanea mollissima 'Meiling'

Castanea mollissima 'Nanking'

Castanea pumila

Castanea pumila var. ashei

Castanea pumila var. ozarkensis

Castanea pumila var. pumila

Castanea sativa is a robust deciduous tree characterized by its rough, ridged bark and elongated, serrated leaves that can reach up to 20 cm long. The tree produces male catkins that grow as long as 15 cm and display a yellowish hue. Following the flowering, it develops spiny fruits that enclose edible nuts.

Castanea sativa

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.

Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' (v)

Castanea sativa 'Anny's Red'

Castanea sativa 'Anny's Summer Red'

Castanea sativa 'Aspleniifolia'

Castanea sativa 'Belle Epine' (F)

Castanea sativa 'Bournette' (F)

Castanea sativa 'Corkscrew'

Castanea sativa 'Crispa'

Castanea sativa 'Doré de Lyon' (F)

Castanea sativa 'Glabra'

Castanea sativa 'Gros Merle'

Castanea sativa 'Gyniose'

Castanea sativa 'Herria' (F)

Castanea sativa 'Heterophylla'

Castanea sativa 'Holtii'

Castanea sativa 'Laciniata'

Castanea sativa 'Laguépie' (F)

Castanea sativa 'Madelon'

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