AESCULUS hippocastanum

White flowers, spiky 'horse chestnuts' (conkers)

Pot grown

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

individually £11.00 each , 10+ £10.00 each

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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,
Deciduous
5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves comprising obovate leaflets 30cm (12in) or more long.
White
With yellow, later pink, marks.
Panicles
Conical panicles to 30cm (12in) tall
Fully hardy
Palmate
Obovate
Height
25m (80ft)
Spread
20m (70ft)
Tree
Vigorous, spreading, rounded tree. Flowers are followed by spiny fruit.
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.
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Full sun
Partial shade
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
Rounded to broadly spreading
Bee friendly