Aesculus hippocastanum
Horse Chestnut









A tall, stately tree with a wide crown. Large, deep-green, fan-shaped leaves with giant white flower candles in mid-spring. Glossy-brown nuts in autumn are toxic to humans and animals. Foliage can scorch in dry or very windy conditions. Once established, it is difficult to transplant due to its taproot. Great in large gardens, parks, and paddocks. Yellow autumn leaves. Prefers moist, well-drained soils, and will not tolerate dry soils well.
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Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering trees, lianas, and herbaceous plants that occur in many temperate and tropical regions. Learn more about Sapindaceae.
Genus: Aesculus, aesculus (Latin, noun), meaning 'a kind of oak bearing edible acorns'. Commonly known as buckeye and, a genus of various flowering trees and shrubs. Learn more about Aesculus.
Species: Aesculus hippocastanum, hippocastanum, meaning 'horse chestnut', derived from the Greek noun ἵππος (híppos, 'horse') and Latin adjective castanea (chestnut tree, chestnut). Learn more about Aesculus hippocastanum.
Common Name: Horse Chestnut