Castanea sativa ‘Aureomarginata’

Castanea sativa ‘Aureomarginata’, commonly known as sweet chestnut variagata, is a striking cultivar of the Castanea sativa species. Castanea grown from seed can take 20 years before it bears edible chestnuts, however, grafted cultivars will reduce this, meaning sweet chestnuts will show on branches as little as three years after planting.

This deciduous tree is renowned for its captivating foliage. Its leaves exhibit a fantastic pale-yellow edge along the margin and melt in shades of butter yellow and golden bronze in autumn. During the spring and summer months, clusters of creamy white flowers bloom, creating a lovely spectacle and attracting pollinators like bees. These give way to the famous sweet chestnuts that will show in light green jackets adorned with white spikes. In favourable locations the chestnut husks can become completely albino. These edible chestnuts are a cherished culinary ingredient and have been enjoyed for centuries in various dishes and desserts.

It’s exceptional beauty and unique foliage make it a fantastic addition to any landscape design. A great alternative to Horse Chestnut with increases of leaf miner, leaf blotch and bleeding canker ever more present.