What Does a Chestnut Tree Look Like? A Guide to Its Appearance

We have all eaten chestnuts, but few of us have seen a chestnut tree. Today the editor wants to introduce what a chestnut tree looks like. Let's take a look together!

1. What a Chestnut Tree Looks Like

The chestnut tree is a tree up to 20 m tall, and in appearance it differs little from other fruit trees; the main difference is the fruit. Chestnuts have a thick, spiny outer shell, and the cupule including spines is 4.5-6.5 cm in diameter.

2. Storage Methods for Chestnuts

1. Sand storage method. Choose a site with good drainage, dig a rectangular pit, level the bottom, first spread 1 layer of sand, then place 1 layer of chestnuts, stacking them in turn, with each layer of sand and chestnuts about 5-6 cm thick. Place 1 straw bundle every 1.5 m for ventilation. After the chestnuts are put into the pit, the soil should not be piled too thick at first. When the sandy soil is dry, spray water, but do not turn it after burying. Chestnuts stored by this method are not prone to spoilage and it has the effect of promoting after-ripening.

2. Sawdust storage method. Choose fresh sawdust with a moisture content of 30%-35%, mix sound nuts with the sawdust, put them in a box, cover with another 6-9 cm thick layer of sawdust, and place in a ventilated, shady spot. During storage, check frequently; if the temperature is too high or the humidity is too great, ventilate and turn them promptly, and remove rotten fruits.

3. Fresh pine needle storage method. After gathering pine needles, dry them to remove moisture. In the container used for storing chestnuts, spread a 5 cm thick layer of pine needles, then spread a 3 cm layer of chestnuts free of rot and spoilage. Stack them in turn, finally cover with 1 layer of pine needles 5 cm thick, and store in a ventilated, cool, dry place.