Aesculus hippocastanum - 1/0 10-15 CM

Description
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.

Bulletpoints
* 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

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.

Spread
Southeast Europe to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Horse chestnut has good frost hardiness.

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.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

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.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, medicine, park, bee pasture, homeopathy

Root
Aesculus hippocastanum is a heartroot.