AESCULUS hippocastanum

Commonly known as Common horse chestnut, Conker tree, Horse chestnut

White flowers, spiky 'horse chestnuts' (conkers)
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves comprising obovate leaflets 30cm (12in) or more long.
  • White
    With yellow, later pink, marks.
  • Height
    25m (80ft)
  • Spread
    20m (70ft)
  • Tree
    Vigorous, spreading, rounded tree. Flowers are followed by spiny fruit.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

AESCULUS hippocastanum

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
Pot grown individually £9.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    Medicinal properties
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch.
    Place of origin
    Southeastern Europe,
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Conical panicles to 30cm (12in) tall
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    RHS group 1
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Aesculus - Growing Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
Trees - Care Guide
25m (80ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  20m (70ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20

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