Aesculus hippocastanum
Hippocastanaceae
Horse Chestnut
Deciduous tree with spreading habit. 15-20m high by 15-20m wide. Compound palmate leaves with rough texture turn yellow/orange in autumn. Flowers are upright white panicles. Fruit are prickly green capsules containing shining brown nut.
Uses
Suitable as specimen tree or in parkland. Edible nut used for medicinal purposes.
Culture
Suitable for sun or semi-shade, it prefers fertile, well-drained soils in sheltered position. Drought and frost tolerant.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting.
Cultivars
'Baumanii': double, white, sterile flowers.
'Lanciata': Interesting deeply divided leaves; 8m by 6m.
Plant Health
May be prone to Horse Chestnut Scale and Leaf Miners, Canker and Leaf Spot.
More info
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