Indian Horse Chestnut
Aesculus indica
WINHO
The common European Horse Chestnut (A. hippocastanum) is not expected to survive a warming Australian climate but this one will. Prominent pink and white flowers appear in summer and provide dense shade later. Drops distinctive 'conker' seeds. Medium growth rate.
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Product information
The common European Horse Chestnut (A. hippocastanum) is unlikely to survive climate change but this Indian version has better summer heat tolerance and is less vulnerable to disease than its European cousin. Prominent pink and white upright flower panicles appear in summer, later than its cousin, with dense shade from its large, narrow green foliage thereafter. Drops distinctive 'conker' seeds. Medium growth rate.
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Plant orders:
1–14 plants: $14.50
15–29 plants: $25.00
30+ plants: $35.50
Seeds can be added for no additional charge.
Plants with any other combination of hardware, books, bulbs or tubers:
1–14 plants: $29.00
15–29 plants: $39.50
30+ plants: $50.00
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Product Information
The common European Horse Chestnut (A. hippocastanum) is unlikely to survive climate change but this Indian version has better summer heat tolerance and is less vulnerable to disease than its European cousin. Prominent pink and white upright flower panicles appear in summer, later than its cousin, with dense shade from its large, narrow green foliage thereafter. Drops distinctive 'conker' seeds. Medium growth rate.How to grow
Plant in a fertile, well drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during establishment. Fertilise in spring.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun/Part shade
Water:
Seasonal watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Deciduous
Height:
20.0m
Width:
15.0m
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