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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 3–10Climate Temperate
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — Reaching up to 50-75 feet in height with a similar spread

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

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (78)

Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — this splendid species is admired for its impressive form and ornamental features; reaching up to, image 74
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — Originating from the Balkan Peninsula; all parts of the tree are toxic if ingested; however, image 73
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — The Horsechestnut typically reaches heights of 50 to 75 feet with a spread of 40 to 70 feet; this, image 75
Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) — comprising 5 to 7 leaflets; tree with white blooms, image 78
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) — broad crown that provides generous shade.<br><br>Its leaves are palmate; it demands well-drained, image 77

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