Image: Ángel Fernández Cancio (CC BY-NC) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Aesculus hippocastanum
Common Horse-Chestnut
Flower Colors
Description
A large, broad-crowned deciduous tree. Leaves large, with 5-7 leaflets, turning red-brown early in autumn. Flowers creamy-white with a yellow spot that turns red with age. Fruit large, spiny
Mature Height
20m
Mature Spread
11m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.6 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalWildlife gardensLow Maintenance
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7L1610M1 | H: 175cm | €84.33 |
| H: 50cm1610N | H: 50cm | €16.39 |
| H: 30cm1610Q | H: 30cm | €8.97 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.