This tree has a short grey fissured trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has large divided mid-green leaves with lanced-shaped leaflets and the tubed-shaped white flowers appear in upright clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Aesculus indicais naturally found in the north-west Himalayas growing in forests in deep well drained fertile loams. It prefers an open sunny position in a climate with distinct seasonal changes and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Indian Horse Chestnut is grown for its graceful habit and is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen for summer shade. It is also planted along avenues establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions and is an excellent cool climate plant. ID 2780

Aesculus (es`kű-lus) indica(in`di-kâ)

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