The Sweet Chestnut Tree is a fast growing & stately tree which is native to Britain & can live up to 700 years old. They can grow quite tall & can be used as a windbreak as the branches spread widely if you leave them however you can trim them to create a small bush. They are an important source of nectar & pollen & being a vigorous tree it provides a good amount of catkins that will be pollinated by bees in order to ripen into eating chestnuts in winter; perfect for roasting over a fire.