Tree comparisons
| Native trees Castanea sativa | Rowan Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| The Spanish Chestnut is a large fast-growing tree, best known for its edible nuts. | A small rowan tree with an upright form and golden yellow clusters of fruits, and strong autumn colours. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Native trees Castanea sativa | Rowan Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive bark | Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Fast | Average |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought Coastal site | Occasional flooding Occasional drought Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Melliferous Seeds / fruits useful for animals | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Native trees Castanea sativa | Rowan Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | |
| Flowering month | July | May June |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | Orange / Red |
| Fruit colour | Yellow / Orange | |
| Fruit persistence | Ripens over a period Persistent | Persistent |
| Bark | Brown - chocolate | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |