Bring the timeless beauty and charm of the Sweet Chestnut Tree (Castanea Sativa) into your garden or park—an iconic symbol of natural splendour and holiday traditions. Often associated with the warmth of chestnuts roasting over an open fire, this majestic tree offers a rich connection to festive celebrations, from chestnut stuffing to autumn treats. With the ability to reach impressive heights of up to 25 meters (80 feet) and a lifespan of centuries, the Sweet Chestnut is a truly enduring addition to any landscape.

In late summer and early autumn, the Sweet Chestnut’s glossy, serrated leaves create a lush, vibrant backdrop to the rich, brown chestnuts hidden within their spiky protective husks. Creamy yellow catkins appear in June and July, which bloom into clusters, eventually giving way to a bountiful harvest of large, flavourful chestnuts in the fall. As autumn progresses, the tree’s foliage transforms into a stunning golden yellow, before shedding in preparation for the winter months, bringing seasonal beauty and texture to your outdoor space year after year.

The Sweet Chestnut tree is not only a visually striking specimen but also a versatile addition to any garden or green space. Whether used as an ornamental tree for its graceful form, vibrant foliage, and long-lasting presence, or as a functional tree for harvesting chestnuts, it offers year-round interest. Its unique character and historic significance make it the perfect tree to enhance your outdoor area, providing both beauty and a connection to nature’s traditions. Add this magnificent tree to your landscape for a lasting and memorable impact.

When planting any bare root tree it is essential that for the first season it is regularly watered. Sweet Chestnut prefer moist well drained soil. Full sun exposure is critical for optimal development and fruit production. If the sweet chestnut requires pruning  to reduce or limit the height of your sweet chestnut tree, then choose a dry winter day to carry out the work.

All our stock if “lifted” to order, which means that they are “lifted” and packed the same day and sent off so delivery is made the following day hence you receive them as fresh as possible. They are well packed and they are able to stay in the bags they arrive in for up to 7/10 days out of any frosts but it is advisable to plant bareroot trees as soon as possible. We are able to give you a suitable delivery date after the order has been placed when we email your order of acknowledgement to you. Unlike other nurseries who usually say within 3-5 days we can give you a definite day.

As soon as we receive your order we can usually send these out within the week. We use a courier and a signature will be required UNLESS you inform us (in the comments box) of where you would like your goods left safely should you not be at home. It is possible to select a day (apart from week-ends and Fridays) when ordering.

Delivery Charges

We will send you a delivery date via email when we receive your order.

Very SMALL ORDERS between quantities of 1-15 in size 40/60 can usually be sent out via ROYAL MAIL (UK mainland only) for as little as £8.00. Your basket will still show £15.00 plus vat for delivery charge BUT if you put in the COMMENTS BOX that you wish delivery by ROYAL MAIL we can pick this up and change the payment when the order is submitted . All other order are priced as:-

• Orders up to £75 – delivery £15 plus vat
• £76 – £200 – delivery £22 plus vat
• £201 – £300 – delivery £30 plus vat
• £301 – £500 – delivery £40 plus vat
• £501 – £1000 – delivery £45 plus vat
• £1001 plus – delivery £50 plus vat

Scotland Grampians/Highlands do carry an extra delivery charge according to our couriers – we can advise on this extra charge.

Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern and Southern Ireland. It is possible for us to arrange delivery to these areas but we would have to arrange the cost with our couriers so please contact our office 01452 832100.