AESCULUS hippocastanum

White flowers, spiky 'horse chestnuts' (conkers)

Further Reading....

Pot grown individually £8.50 each , 10+ £7.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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
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 -
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 -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -