horse chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) - Shade trees

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness zone

3-7

Minimum temperature

−40°F (−40°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

horse chestnut

Aesculus Hippocastanum

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial sun
Hardiness zone: 3-7
Minimum temperature: −40°F (−40°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant traits

Mature height50 ft-75 ft

Mature width40 ft-50 ft

Plant typeShade trees

Bloom seasonSpring

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe❌toxic

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees, Butterflies

horse chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) - Shade trees

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