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horse-chestnut

horse-chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 7b

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A large, deciduous shade tree prized for its showy upright panicles of white flowers with red and yellow markings in spring. It develops attractive palmate leaves and spiky fruit capsules, though it can be messy in fall.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–75′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Sapindaceae

Native Range

Southeastern Europe

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with