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Horse chestnut.
Aesculus hippocastanum
Pronunciación ES-kyoo-lus hip-po-kas-TA-num
También se conoce como Conker-tree, European horse chestnut, European horse-chestnut, Horse Chestnut, Horse-chestnut, Horse-chestnut [tree]
The horse chestnut is a majestic deciduous tree known for its large, palmate leaves and showy spring flowers. It produces iconic spiky husks containing seeds often called conkers. This tree makes a grand statement in large landscapes or parks.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Deciduous tree
- Luz
- Full sun to partial shade
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 7 a 14 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 50 to 75 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Medio
Cuidados
Plant this tree in a spot with plenty of room for its roots and canopy to spread. Keep an eye out for leaf blotch or scale insects during the warmer months. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but well drained for the best growth.
- Riego
- Young trees need regular watering to establish, while mature trees are more drought tolerant.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
- Poda
- Prune during the dormant winter season to remove dead or crossing branches.
- Trasplante
- Only necessary for young trees in containers before they are moved to their permanent outdoor home.
- Suelo
- Deep, fertile, moist, well drained soil
- pH del suelo
- Neutral to slightly acidic
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- The seeds, leaves, and bark contain aesculin which is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Cómo identificarla
- Large palmately compound leaves
- Showy white flowers with yellow spots
- Spiky green fruit husks
- Shiny brown seeds called conkers
- Sturdy spreading canopy
Ciencia
- Familia
- Sapindaceae
- Género
- Aesculus
- Orden
- Sapindales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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