Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata'

A very rare, highly ornamental tree with beautiful, white / cream variegated foliage and creamy-white spires of flowers in mid summer, even on young plants.

The variegation makes the leaves stand out well and therefore Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' looks particularly good when planted against a background of darker garden trees.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any reasonably well drained soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow initially then moderate.
• Habit: Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' grows to be a small or eventually, medium sized tree with a rounded crown once established.
  • Height: up to 20 m (65 ft)
  • Spread:15 m (50 ft)