Aesculus hippocastanum

FEATURES:
Commonly known as Horse Chestnut, it is a large deciduous tree that can grow up to 80 feet tall. It has a broad, spreading crown with a distinctive dome shape. The bark is gray and smooth, becoming deeply furrowed with age. The tree produces large, showy flowers and spiny fruits.

HEIGHT & WIDTH:
24 metres tall with a spread of 15 metres

SHAPE:
The crown is broad and spreading, with a distinctive dome shape.

FOLIAGE:
The foliage is palmate and compound, with five to seven leaflets. The leaves are bright green in the summer, turning yellow in the fall before dropping.

FLOWERS:
Flowers are white or pink with yellow or red markings and are arranged in dense, upright clusters

TREE CARE:
It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It needs regular watering, especially during hot and dry periods. Pruning can be done in the winter to shape the tree, and fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer. The tree is tolerant of pollution and can be planted in urban environments.