Aesculus hippocastanum - Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum
(Horse Chestnut)

Horse Chestnut is a large deciduous shade tree with a broad, rounded crown and bold, palmate foliage. Light green leaves emerge in spring and mature to deep green, creating a dense canopy through summer. In mid-spring, upright clusters of showy white flowers marked with red or yellow rise above the foliage.

Later in the season, distinctive spiny husks develop, containing glossy mahogany-brown horse chestnuts. Its substantial size and classic form make it best suited to large lawns, parks, and open landscape areas where it has room to mature. Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil for best foliage quality, as leaves may scorch during dry conditions.

Plant Details:
Height: 50–75 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Zones: 3–8
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Features:
Showy white flowers with red or yellow markings
Large, palmate dark green foliage
Broad, rounded shade tree
Distinctive spiny fruit with glossy brown seeds
Best for large lawns & open landscapes