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Chestnut Marron de Lyon - Castanea sativa

Castanea sativa Marron de Lyon
Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut

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The 'Marron de Lyon' Chestnut Tree, also known as Castanea sativa, is a large self-fertile fruit tree that produces edible chestnuts with a shiny reddish-brown colour in October. These chestnuts have a floury and sweet flesh of good taste and are commonly consumed roasted in the fireplace and used in many traditional recipes during the festive season. It is a beautiful majestic tree with a melliferous fragrant flowering. Make sure to have slightly acidic, deep, and well-draining soil.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
15 m
Spread at maturity
8 m
Exposure
Sun
Self-fertilising
Best planting time March to April, October to November
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Harvest time October
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Description

The 'Marron de Lyon' Chestnut Tree, also known as Castanea sativa, is a large self-fertile fruit tree that produces edible chestnuts in October. The chestnuts are a shiny reddish-brown colour and have a floury, sweet flesh. They are often roasted in the fireplace and used in many traditional recipes during the festive season. This majestic tree has a fragrant melliferous flowering. Make sure you have slightly acidic, deep, and well-drained soil.

The common chestnut belongs to the Fagaceae family and is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. The 'Marron de Lyon' Chestnut Tree is a variety originating from Ampuis in the Rhône region. It can reach a height of up to 30 metres (98 feet) and is therefore suitable for large spaces. It provides a beautiful shade in summer. The flowering consists of long male aments and very discreet female flowers that bloom separately. This variety is self-fertile, but the presence of other trees allows for cross-pollination and increases the yield. It is a sought-after species because its wood is weather-resistant and does not require treatment. The 'Marron de Lyon' Chestnut Tree has an impressive longevity. In France, there are specimens that are likely over 1000 years old. The chestnuts are found inside very spiky husks that fall to the ground when ripe. This variety is mainly cultivated for its large, tender, and sweet fleshed fruits. Do not confuse the Chestnut Tree with the Horse Chestnut, as the chestnuts of the latter are not edible!

The Marron de Lyon Chestnut Tree requires space, very deep soil, and above all, non-calcareous soil, even slightly acidic, with a pH between 6 and 6.5 being ideal. It is very hardy but not suitable for high mountain areas.

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Chestnut Marron de Lyon - Castanea sativa (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 m
Spread at maturity 8 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit diameter 3 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time October

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to July
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Castanea

Species

sativa

Cultivar

Marron de Lyon

Family

Fagaceae

Other common names

Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference4281311

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Planting and care

Plant the 'Marron de Lyon' Chestnut Tree (Castanea sativa) in a deep and slightly acidic soil, definitely not limestone. The planting hole should be much wider than the subject you are planting. Choose the location carefully as the chestnut tree dislikes being transplanted. Do not bury the base of the trunk. Water it generously at the beginning to promote establishment. Pruning should be light, but to be able to pass underneath when it is fully grown, remove the lower branches gradually. Avoid pruning branches that are too thick. Harvest takes place in October, split the fallen burrs on the ground by tapping them with a stick or open them with very thick gloves to extract the chestnuts. These fresh fruits are perfect for making chestnut cream, but they can be stored all winter in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, October to November
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions The pruning should be light, but in order to be able to pass underneath when it is fully grown, remove the lower branches gradually.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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