Castanea sativa ‘April Gold’
Bare Rooted

Chestnut ‘April Gold’ is an outstanding sweet chestnut variety prized for its vigorous growth, attractive form, and high-quality edible nuts. This deciduous tree develops a broad, rounded canopy with long, glossy green leaves that provide cooling summer shade before turning warm golden-yellow and bronze in autumn.

In late spring to early summer, the tree produces showy creamy-yellow catkins that attract pollinators. These are followed by large, spiny green burrs containing smooth, glossy brown chestnuts that ripen in autumn. The nuts are sweet, rich in flavour, and ideal for roasting, baking, boiling, or using in a wide range of sweet and savoury dishes.

‘April Gold’ is a hardy, long-lived variety that performs best in full sun and deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Regular watering during establishment encourages strong growth, while mature trees are relatively drought tolerant. For the best nut production, plant it with another compatible chestnut variety to ensure good cross-pollination and heavier, more reliable crops.

With its attractive foliage, seasonal colour, and generous harvest of premium-quality chestnuts, Chestnut ‘April Gold’ is an excellent addition to home gardens, orchards, and edible landscapes, providing beauty, shade, and delicious homegrown nuts for many years.

Bare Rooted

Price $58