Sweet Chestnut
Castanea sativa (Fagaceae)

Top: Chestnut in prickly husk. In non-cultivars the husk contains 2-3 smaller nuts. Cultivars may contain one large seed. October to November.
Bottom: young leaf - may be up to 18cm long
Castanea sativa (Fagaceae)
Top: Chestnut in prickly husk. In non-cultivars the husk contains 2-3 smaller nuts. Cultivars may contain one large seed. October to November.
Bottom: young leaf - may be up to 18cm long