Horsechestnut - Free

Aesculus hippocastanum

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Horsechestnut
Family : 
Sapindaceae
Origin : 
Exotic
Hardiness : 
4b
Exposition : 
Sun
Height at maturity : 
16 m
Spread at maturity : 
12 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
8 m
Tree size : 
Large
Crown shape : 
Oval
Roots : 
Deep root system
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Adapts well to different soil types
Tolerance to pollution : 
High
Tolerance to road salt : 
High
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Average
Tolerance to compaction : 
Average
Problems (dieases, fungi, insects)  : 
few pathological problems; few entomological problems
Special comments : 
Thick foliage creating dense shade

LEAVES AND FRUIT

Leaf : Brilliant dark green decorated with 5 to 7 leaflets.

Fruit : Pale brown, inedible. 

FLOWERS

White clusters. 

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