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Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)
Common name: Horse Chestnut
Species: Aesculus hippocastanum
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Although not a native of Britain, the horse chestnut is one of our best-loved and most majestic of trees. Who can imagine a childhood without conkers?
One of the most well-known and loved of all trees! Very attractive in late spring with its white, tinged yellow then pink, candle-like flowers, followed by burnished ?conkers? in their spiky casings. It originates from the borders of Greece and Albania and was introduced to Britain in the early 1600s. Wonderful in parks and open spaces.
It thrives in all soils and tolerates air pollution.
Mature height: 20m+
