Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with deep, fertile, well-drained soil, mixing plenty of well-rotted compost into the planting hole and staking the young tree firmly for support. Keep it to around 3-4m (15-18ft) by pruning lightly in late summer to early autumn, as this avoids sap bleeding and helps the tree put its energy into producing larger, better-quality nuts.
Remove congested, crossing or upright shoots, keep the centre open so light can reach the forming nuts, and take out any weak growth. Water regularly during dry spells, mulch each spring to hold in moisture, and allow the tree plenty of root space so it can crop well.
