Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' – Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh'

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Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' – Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh'

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Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' is a cultivar discovered by accident among seedlings. It was found in Zundert (Netherlands), the birthplace of Vincent van Gogh. Its height depends on the height of graft and varies between 3.5 and 4 m. Up to the present no larger specimens have been found. The crown is spherical and very compact. The flowers are the same as those of the species. Fruit and leaves are smaller. The leaves are reddish-purple when they emerge in the spring and in summer growth. Winter hardiness zone: 6a

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Specifications
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Height
3,5 - 4 m
Width
2,5-3m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green, purple
Flowers
cream white, flowers in June, fragrant flowers
Fruits
edible fruits, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem fruit tree, halfstem fruit tree
Clearstem fruit tree Clear stem tree Halfstem fruit tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white June late sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh'

Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' can eventually reach a height of 3,5 - 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3,5 - 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Castanea sativa 'Vincent van Gogh' blooms in june.
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