Castanea sativa

Castanea sativa is a tall tree occuring naturally around the Mediterranean sea that has been planted widely as ornamental also in Central and Western Europe. It is a long-lived species that can reach substantial diameters of several meters. The wood is a light to medium brown with a very high tannin content, making it very durable. C. sativa is a species of multiple uses: It is a valuable timber species (furniture, veneers) that can be grown in high forests, but also resprouts well when managed for fuelwood in coppice systems. Furthermore, fruit production is another important usage of C. sativa.
Sweet chestnut harbours but a modest herbivore assemblage, which largely consists of species that also feed upon oaks and other broad-leaved trees.
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