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Castanea sativa (Common Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut)

Common chestnut is a tall, deciduous tree native to Western Asia. It has been cultivated for millenia for the chestnut, its edible nut. It has large, glossy green leaves with toothed edges. In summer, it develops attractive flowers on catkins, which smell unpleasant. The nuts develop in spiny fruits. It does best in full sun and loose soil.  Pests are not an issue but it is susceptible to chestnut blight.

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