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Aesculus indica
Indian Horse Chestnut 

Aesculus indica
Common name

Indian Horse Chestnut

Group

Trees

Family

Hippocastanaceae

Description

Indian Horse Chestnut. A deciduous tree with mid-green leaves. Bears white flushed pink flowers; with central red and yellow marks. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers June to July. Fruits July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
15m
Ultimate spread
15m

Colour

Flowers
Pink; White in June; July
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Brown in July; September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Protect crowns from winter wet
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Seed
Usage
Specimen
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Stake and tie
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Honey fungus; Coral spot

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular CG 14-16 EHS --- £330.92 £ 1