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Aesculus hippocastanum

Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus hipp, Aesculus Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L, Ippocastano Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum Tree, Common Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly known as the Horse Chestnut, is a deciduous tree grown for both its flowers and foliage. It produces large and showy, upright sprays of white flowers tinged with red in spring which are followed by brown nuts in summer. The foliage comprises large and lush, dark green leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling as it reaches 25 m tall and 15 m wide. Aesculus hippocastanum is commonly used as a shade tree or specimen in parks or large gardens. It is also suited to avenue planting or being incorporated into a mixed planting in a large garden.

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The average plant height is 200 cm
$329.18
The average plant height is 200 cm
$406.72
The average plant height is 200 cm
$477.65

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:25.00 m
Spread:15.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Japanese
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asHorse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus hipp, Aesculus Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L, Ippocastano Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum Tree, Common Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum Details

Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly known as the Horse Chestnut, is a deciduous tree grown for both its flowers and foliage. It produces large and showy, upright sprays of white flowers tinged with red in spring which are followed by brown nuts in summer. The foliage comprises large and lush, dark green leaves which develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It will eventually reach 25 m tall and 15 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of cool climates, frost, coastal conditions, and some wind, but not drought. Aesculus hippocastanum is commonly used as a shade tree or specimen in parks or large gardens. It is also suited to avenue planting or being incorporated into a mixed planting in a large garden.

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