Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut tree

Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut flowers closeup

Large Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut trees in pots

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Aesculus hippocastanum Tree

Name: Aesculus hippocastanum Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AH.SS.12.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Horse Chestnut

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£85

£85 ~~£85~~

Final size 8 x 8 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn orange in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Panicles of white flowers followed by conkers

Eco benefits Good for pollinators, high carbon storage

Position Full sun to part shade

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Planting & Care

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Description

A large ornamental Horse Chestnut tree with many features, Aesculus hippocastanum is most well known for its conkers.

Erect panicles of white flowers in May are followed by the conkers, which are a source of childhood joy. Large mid-green, deeply lobed leaves turn shades of burnt orange and bronze in the autumn before falling.

Aesculus hippocastanum is a statuesque tree that will grow to 9 x 8 meters in 20 years. This Horse Chestnut tree is an excellent environmental choice as it has a long life span in which it will store a large amount of carbon. The flowers, leaves and conkers also provide a source of food to a number of different species of wildlife. When planted in any well-drained soil, it is decidedly hardy and tolerant of exposure.

AKA Horse-chestnut, Conker tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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