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Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut
Horse chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

Horse chestnut

  • picturesque large tree
  • the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies
  • attractive yellow autumn colouring
  • Resistant to urban climates, tolerates soil salts, can be built over, trunk protection recommended


Delivery method

Pickup

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€950.00
Incl. 7% VAT.

Quantity


Flowering time
Flowering time
May
Growth
Growth
45 - 50 cm
Height
Height
25 - 30 m
Location
Location
Semi-shady
Location
Location
Sunny
Water
Water
Medium
Width
Width
15 - 25 m

The Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a roundish, picturesque large tree that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear in May. These produce dark brown fruits from October. The Horse chestnut also has palmate, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 25 metres.

Spread

Southeast Europe to Central Europe.

Growth

Horse chestnut is a round-growing, picturesque large tree with a closed, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 m and is approx. 15 - 25 m wide. As a rule, it grows 45 - 50 cm per year.

Leaves

The deciduous leaves of Horse chestnut are dark green, palmate, opposite. They are about 10 - 20 cm tall. Horse chestnut turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark

Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Flower

The white flowers of Horse chestnut appear in panicles in May.

Root

Aesculus hippocastanum is a heartroot.

Location

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Frost hardiness

The Horse chestnut has good frost hardiness.

Soil

Normal soil.

Use

Solitary, medicine, park, bee pasture, homeopathy

Interesting facts

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Water

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Care

Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Planting time

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).




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