Horse Chestnut


Scientific Name: Aesculus hippocastanum L.
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-10,12,14-17
USDA: 3-8

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Europe

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 50 to 75 feet tall (15 to 22.5 m.), 40 to 65 feet in spread (12 to 19.5 m.)

Flowers: White flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Seed or occasionally grafting/budding

  • by side graft, side veneer graft grafts, in late winter. Use a Aesculus hippocastanum as graftstock.
  • by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 50F 4-5mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.



 

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