AESCULUS hippocastanum

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.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
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 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -