Sweet chestnut.
By Katarina
17 Aug, 2015
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I have 6 year old tree, it is very nice, symmetric tree. This year was optimal for it, as the weather has been hot and dry, as in its homeland, so I will have a good harvest.
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Lovely trees and yummy "fruits". How big is yours in 6 years Katarina? They can grow guite large over time.
Lovely photo.
17 Aug, 2015
This one is a Slovak breed, so it is genetic mix of the C. crenata x C. sativa. It has 3 metres now.
"Parents" of this breed comes from one place in Slovakia, located at mountains and called "Blue Stone". Here the trees were planted in 16th century during Otoman Empire invasion to our territory. This region has the oldest and still generative trees of C. sativa.
17 Aug, 2015
Wow thats some pedigree !
17 Aug, 2015
Thanks for the background story of your chestnut tree Katarina.
18 Aug, 2015
Lol, Klahanie, the answer to your question stayed hidden in pedigree.
I just wanted to say, that this breed doesn´t grow so high as natural sort.
18 Aug, 2015
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I love roasting Chestnuts we always go collecting them when its time ,lucky you having your own tree Kat ...
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