Aesculus hippocastanum - Cultivation Notes
The native horse chestnut will grow on most moist fertile soils in all but the most exposed locations and will quickly become a large deciduous tree. It is best grown in full sun as a specimen, often out growing and shading out the average urban garden. Conkers come as a bonus but can be difficult to collect and compost.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Aesculus hippocastanum:
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Fruit / berry producing
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Aesculus hippocastanum
Design & Plant Use for Aesculus hippocastanum:
- Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
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Common Missspellings: Asculus, Isculus, Aisculus, Assculus, Esculus