This large spreading deciduous tree has a grey-brown trunk with upright spreading branches that form a rounded crown. The divided leaves have dark green oblong leaflets and the showy white funnel-shaped flowers appear in terminal sprays.

Hardiness zones 4 to 7

Aesculus hippocastanumis naturally found in south-eastern Europe from Greece to Albania growing on the hill sides and the along the valleys.

It prefers well drained, moist rich loams in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but dislikes drought or high temperatures.

Common Horsechestnut is a large tree that is grown for its habit and attractive flowers. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a specimen or shade tree. It is also used in avenue planting, establishing in 4 to 6 years and is long lived. Under cultivation the tree rarely reaches mature size. ID 2153

Aesculus (ES-kew-lus) hippocastanum(hip-ô-kas-tâ`num)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family