Aesculus hippocastanum – Horse Chestnut
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Aesculus hippocastanum – Horse Chestnut
is a Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
tree with a Mature Height of 15–20 m,
and a Mature Width of 10–15 m.
They have a Medium Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of 0.5–1 m per year.
Aesculus hippocastanum – Horse Chestnut can be used for Avenue Planting, Feature Tree, Shade Tree, and Council or Civic Landscapes.
They tolerate Full Sun and Part Shade.
PLANT PROFILE
Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly known as the Horse Chestnut, is a large deciduous tree admired for its bold foliage and impressive flowers. It develops a straight trunk with a broad, rounded crown, typically reaching 20–25 metres in height with a spread of 12–15 metres at maturity. The leaves are large, palmate, and deep green, creating a dense summer canopy. In spring, upright clusters of white flowers with yellow and pink markings appear, followed by large, spiny seed capsules containing glossy brown chestnuts.
This species has a moderate growth rate and thrives in deep, fertile, well-drained soils. Aesculus hippocastanum prefers full sun to part shade and is tolerant of frost and cold climates. Being deciduous, it provides generous summer shade and allows winter light through after leaf fall. It requires only occasional pruning to remove crossing branches and is long-lived in temperate landscapes.
They look excellent when planted as specimen shade trees in large gardens, lining avenues, or used in parks and civic landscapes where their size and seasonal displays can be appreciated. Their flowers and fruit add ornamental interest and seasonal variation.
Mature Height: 15–20 m
Mature Width: 10–15 m
0.5–1 m per year
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Aesculus hippocastanum – Horse Chestnut is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established..
Does Aesculus hippocastanum – Horse Chestnut flower?
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