AESCULUS
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AESCULUS
Commonly known as Buckeye, Horse chestnut
The horse chestnut, or buckeye, is a genus of about 15 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from southeastern Europe, the Himalayas, eatern Asia and North America.
Striking for their large flower spikes in candles most are too large for average gardens and are popular street and park trees.
The common "hippocastanum" was brought into the UK from Turkey in the late 16th century.
They provide nectar and pollen for insects, particularly bees, and the fruit "conker" is eaten by mammals.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Deciduous
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Bee friendly
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Aesculus - Growing Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
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