Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Common Horsechestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum

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Common Horsechestnut in flower
Common Horsechestnut in flower
 
Features
Erect clusters of white flowers in spring. 
 
Culture
Full sun to light shade; prefers consistently moist, but well drained soils. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Baumannii' has double white flowers and does not produce any nuts.
 
 
Mature Height
50-75 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Oval to rounded 
 
Native To:
Greece and Albania 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Leaf blotch and powdery mildew. Leaf scorch is a serious problem in dry situations.
 
Additional Notes
Leaf scorch is a serious problem in dry situations; this tree should not be used along sidewalks since it produces nuts enclosed in large husks (a litter problem); nuts are poisonous.

 

 
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