Aesculus hippocastanum

Name: Aesculus hippocastanum
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12717o
Price: 333.66 NZD
Availability: InStock

Aesculus hippocastanum, Horse Chestnut, 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.

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 requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Aesculus hippocastanum, Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hipp, Aesculus Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L, Ippocastano Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum Tree, Common Horse Chestnut

Horse Chestnut

The Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum, 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. This Horse Chestnut tree 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.