Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Type Tree, Deciduous, Flowering Form Compact Rounded Tree Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height) Colours White Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant Hardiness Very hardy Growth Fast Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Aesculus hippocastanum cultivation notes: The native horse chestnut will grow on most moist fertile soils in all but the most exposed locations and will quickly become a large deciduous tree. It is best grown in full sun as a specimen, often out growing and shading out the average urban garden. Conkers come as a bonus but can be difficult to collect and compost. Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils. Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth. Design & Plant Use for Aesculus hippocastanum: Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting Common Missspellings: Asculus, Isculus, Aisculus, Assculus, Esculus If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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