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Common Horsechestnut

Aesculus Hippocastanum

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Overview

The Aesculus hippocastanum, or Common Horsechestnut, is a stately deciduous tree, valued for its broad, domed crown and robust structure. Reaching up to 50-75 feet in height with a similar spread, it's adorned with large, palmate leaves and showy, pyramid-shaped white flowers with red flecks in late spring. Thrives in zones 3-8 and prefers well-drained soils. Notable for its brown, spiky capsules containing shiny, inedible seeds called conkers.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — tree with white blooms

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
50–75 Ft.
Mature width
40–60 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — comprising 5 to 7 leaflets; tree with white blooms, image 78
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — The Horsechestnut typically reaches heights of 50 to 75 feet with a spread of 40 to 70 feet
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — is a stately deciduous tree
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — tree for full
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — making it a viable option for city landscapes
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — Thrives in zones 3-8 and prefers well-drained soils; tree for full
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — tree for full; its formidable size and showy characteristics make it a compelling choice for grand avenues
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — creating a dominant canopy with a rounded; spring heralds the arrival of its most striking feature, image 76
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — each spanning 4 to 10 inches in length
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — It demands well-drained soil; thrives in zones 3-8 and prefers well-drained soils
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — that range from white to pink
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — white flowers in the garden; each spanning 4 to 10 inches in length
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — It demands well-drained soil
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — glossy seeds known as conkers.<br><br>The Common Horsechestnut thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3, image 54
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — creating a dominant canopy with a rounded
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — creating a dominant canopy with a rounded; spring heralds the arrival of its most striking feature: showy
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — pyramid-shaped white flowers with red flecks in late spring; with a capability to withstand urban, image 68
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — pyramid-shaped white flowers with red flecks in late spring; with a capability to withstand urban pollution
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — that range from white to pink; domed crown and robust structure
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — upright panicles of flowers
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — which unfurl into a vibrant green and then transform into a golden-yellow hue come fall; broad crown that
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — tree with white blooms; glossy seeds known as conkers.<br><br>The Common Horsechestnut thrives in USDA
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — When planting, ensure sufficient space to accommodate its expansive root system
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — broad crown that provides generous shade.<br><br>Its leaves are palmate
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