Castanea sativa 'Marone'
Marone
Common names: Chestnut, Edible Chestnut, Tame Chestnut
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Description
The 'Marone' is a cultivated edible chestnut that produces especially large, easily peelable nuts with a mild, sweet flavor. It grows into a stately tree and usually requires a second seedling or another variety for pollination. It thrives best in mild winter climates such as the Rhineland or the Palatinate.
Care instructions
Plant the tree in a warm, full‑sun location with deep, limestone‑free, well‑drained soil. Plant it in the fall (October, week 43) and provide ample water during the first few years. Harvest the chestnuts from mid‑October (week 42) when the spiny husks open and the glossy brown nuts fall to the ground.
Companion planting
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