Aesculus indica - 80-100 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Indian horse chestnut (Aesculus indica) is an upright, roundish garden plant that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from June to July. These produce brown-green, oval fruits from September. The Indian horse chestnut also has palmate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 30 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * hardy, can be grown over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Indian horse chestnut are dark green, palmate. They are about 15 - 30 cm tall.

Bark
Grey-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
East Asia.

Growth
Upright, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 Indian horse chestnut appear in panicles from June to July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture, avenue