Aesculus hippocastanum - "Horse Chestnut"
Height in 3 litre pot approx. 30/40cm.
A beautiful large deciduous tree bearing stout candles of flowers in May that are white with a yellow then red blotch and later producing the familiar prickly-cased conkers. The large palmate leaves turn yellow and orange-brown in autumn. It likes full sun and any type of moist but free-draining soil. After 10 years in reasonable growing conditions it will reach a height over 6m (20ft). It was introduced to Britain from Europe in the early 1600s and is now widespread.
Planting:
If you are planting straight away soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour beforehand. If you are unable to plant it immediately stand it upright somewhere sheltered until you are ready, making sure the root ball is kept moist. Make the hole for planting plenty big enough to accommodate all the roots easily. Incorporate compost and general fertilizer or bone meal into the soil before backfilling. Firm in and water well to settle the soil around the roots. We do not recommend digging a hole before the tree arrives - it should be done at the time of planting. During the first growing season, keep well watered in any dry spells.
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