Common Horse-chestnut
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Common Horse-chestnut |
Botanical Name | Aesculus hippocastanum |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shade |
Mature Height | 60 to 75 ft |
Mature Width | 50 to 60 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | May |
Seasonal Interest | Spring, Fall |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Palmate Compound |
Fall Color | Yellow |
Attributes | Decorative Fruit, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tree, Street Tree |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Water deeply if rainfall is less than 1" per week especially for the first 3 years after planting. After roots are established, water deeply in extreme weather situations. |
Fertilize Notes | According to Missouri Department of Conservation, trees seldom need to be fertilized even when planting. But it may be used to increase growth rates. If the tree is weak or distressed, fertilizer should only be applied sparingly. |
Prune Notes | Horse-Chestnuts tend to bleed so pruning is best done in mid-summer. Bleeding is unsightly but not harmful. |