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 tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safetoxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies
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