{"title":"Chestnut Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own sweet chestnuts for roasting by the fire. Our sweet chestnut trees are handsome, long-lived trees with glossy, toothed leaves, creamy summer catkins and a generous autumn harvest of glossy nuts. Fully hardy and happiest in full sun and well-drained soil, they make a striking feature for larger gardens, paddocks and smallholdings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aesculus-hippocastanum-12ltr-pot","title":"Aesculus hippocastanum 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesculus hippocastanum — 12ltr Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe classic conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum needs little introduction. Large, palmate leaves with 5–7 leaflets unfurl each spring, followed by the tree's signature upright \"candles\" — conical clusters of creamy-white flowers marked with a yellow spot that fades to red as they age, providing a valuable early nectar source for pollinators. By autumn the leaves turn a warm red-brown, and the familiar spiny green fruit cases split to reveal glossy conkers inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA large, broad-crowned deciduous tree, horse chestnut is a magnificent choice where space allows — parkland, large gardens or as a substantial specimen tree — but it does need room to develop its full spreading canopy, so it isn't one for a small plot. Note that all parts of the tree, including the conkers, are harmful if eaten by people and pets, and the seeds are also toxic to horses and livestock, so it's best sited away from grazing land or paddocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this species tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. It's fully hardy (RHS H7) and tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions, needing only minimal pruning once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch, supplied in a 12-litre pot ready for planting straight into its final position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58772143047030,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-19092103.png?v=1789806081"},{"product_id":"aesculus-hippocastanum-12ltr-pot-copy","title":"Aesculus x mutabilis 'Induta' 7ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesculus × mutabilis 'Induta' — 7ltr Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA charming choice for gardens that can't accommodate a full-sized horse chestnut, Aesculus × mutabilis 'Induta' brings all the character of the genus in miniature. Palmate green leaves, made up of oval-shaped leaflets, provide a handsome backdrop for the flowers — upright, candelabra-like spikes of yellow flushed with pink, carried in late spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuinely small deciduous tree, sometimes branching low enough to give it a shrubby habit, 'Induta' reaches no more than around 5m in height and spread, making it a rare thing among horse chestnuts: one that's genuinely suited to smaller gardens. It's a slow grower, so it stays manageable for many years, and works well as an architectural feature or specimen in a cottage or informal planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this hybrid tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand. It's hardy (RHS H6) and copes with both exposed and sheltered spots, needing only minimal pruning once established. As with other horse chestnuts, all parts are best kept out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch, supplied in a 7-litre pot ready for planting straight into its final position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58772149666166,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-19092343.png?v=1789806267"},{"product_id":"chestnut-castanea-maraval-12l","title":"Chestnut (Castanea) Maraval 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaraval is a French hybrid sweet chestnut, prized for cropping far sooner than traditional chestnuts, often within three to four years of planting. In September it produces generous crops of large, glossy, mahogany-brown nuts with sweet, floury flesh. They peel easily and are perfect for roasting, stuffings, soups and purées. Creamy catkins in early summer are rich in nectar and popular with bees. It also has good resistance to ink disease and leaf rust, two of the chestnut's main problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaraval forms an upright tree of moderate vigour and a more compact size than traditional sweet chestnuts, which makes it a good choice for larger gardens, paddocks and smallholdings. Plant in full sun in deep, well-drained soil. Chestnuts dislike chalky ground and thrive on the neutral to acidic soils found across much of the South West. Although Maraval may produce some nuts alone, chestnuts crop far more reliably with a different variety planted nearby for cross-pollination. It comes into leaf early, so avoid frost pockets where late frosts could damage the new growth. Fully hardy once established. The nut husks are covered in sharp spines, so wear gloves when gathering the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803880624502,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Maraval.jpg?v=1790168510"},{"product_id":"chestnut-castanea-marhlac-12l","title":"Chestnut (Castanea) Marhlac 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarlhac is a vigorous French hybrid sweet chestnut, bred by crossing a European chestnut with a Japanese chestnut to combine heavy cropping with excellent disease resistance. In September and October it produces generous crops of large, glossy, mahogany-brown nuts with sweet, floury flesh. They peel easily and store well, so they're ideal for roasting, stuffings, soups and festive baking. Its early summer catkins are rich in nectar and a favourite with bees. It also has good resistance to ink disease and leaf rust, two of the chestnut's most common problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarlhac grows into a strong, well-branched, handsome tree, best suited to larger gardens, paddocks and smallholdings, and typically begins cropping four to five years after grafting. Plant in full sun in deep, well-drained soil. Chestnuts dislike chalky ground and thrive on the neutral to acidic soils found across much of the South West. For reliable crops, plant with a different chestnut variety nearby for cross-pollination. Maraval makes an ideal partner. Choose a sheltered spot away from frost pockets. Fully hardy once established. The nut husks are covered in sharp spines, so wear gloves when gathering the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied in a 12-litre pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable from Pengelly Garden Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58803907559798,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Marhalac.jpg?v=1790168838"},{"product_id":"chestnut-castanea-marron-de-lyon-12l","title":"Chestnut (Castanea) Marron de Lyon 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarron de Lyon is a classic French sweet chestnut from the Rhône region, prized for the quality of its nuts. Unlike ordinary chestnuts, which contain two to four smaller kernels, each nut holds a single large kernel, which is the traditional choice for marrons glacés. In October it produces glossy, reddish-brown chestnuts with sweet, floury flesh. They are perfect for roasting by the fire, stuffings, soups and festive recipes. As a grafted variety, it starts cropping young, often within three to five years of planting, whereas a seed-grown tree can take up to twenty. Long yellow catkins appear in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a large, long-lived tree, best suited to spacious gardens, paddocks, smallholdings and parkland, where it makes a magnificent specimen with glossy, serrated leaves and handsome furrowed bark as it matures. Plant in full sun in deep, well-drained soil. Chestnuts dislike chalky or waterlogged ground and thrive on the neutral to acidic soils found across much of the South West. For the most reliable crops, plant with a different chestnut variety nearby for cross-pollination, such as Maraval or Marlhac. Fully hardy (RHS H6). 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They store well and are perfect for roasting by the fire, stuffings, soups and festive baking. Its early summer catkins are rich in nectar and popular with bees. Marsol also resists leaf rust well and has good tolerance of ink disease, two of the chestnut's most troublesome problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMarsol forms a strong, upright tree with a clean trunk, best suited to larger gardens, paddocks, smallholdings and parkland. Plant in full sun in deep, well-drained soil. Chestnuts dislike chalky or waterlogged ground and thrive on the neutral to acidic soils found across much of the South West. Marsol comes into leaf early, so choose a sheltered spot away from frost pockets to protect the new growth. For good crops, plant with a different chestnut variety nearby for cross-pollination, such as Maraval, Marlhac or Marron de Lyon. Fully hardy once established. 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