Aesculus hippocastanum
Species
Tree
| Family | Sapindaceae |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Aesculus asplenifolia, Aesculus castanea, Aesculus heterophylla, Aesculus incisa, Aesculus memmingeri, Aesculus procera, Aesculus septenata, Hippocastanum aesculus, Hippocastanum vulgare, Pavia hippocastanum |
| Common names | Common Horse Chestnut, Conker Tree, Horse Chestnut |
Climatic Suitability
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Form
Height in cultivation 8 – 30 m
Spread in cultivation 5 – 12 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Cream, white
Flower period spring
Leaf colour Green
Leaf loss Deciduous
Canopy area 113.1 m2
Canopy shape Rounded
Site
Urban space type Park
Use shade
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil
Soil Volume 12 – 68 m3
Performance
Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance
High frost
High frost
Soil Salinity
No
Growth rate Medium
Biodiversity
Bird
Pollinator
Bird
Pollinator
Expected lifespan
Long
Risk - Flammability
High
High
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots, shallow roots
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
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