Japanese horse chestnut

How to Grow and Care for Japanese horse chestnut

Japanese horse chestnut · Aesculus turbinata

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens. For further information, see our advice on tree cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Japanese horse chestnut

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens. For further information, see our advice on tree cultivation

How to Water Japanese horse chestnut?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese horse chestnut?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese horse chestnut?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese horse chestnut?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese horse chestnut?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese horse chestnut?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Japanese horse chestnut?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Japanese horse chestnut?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or seed

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How to Transplant Japanese horse chestnut?

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How to Care for Japanese horse chestnut in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese horse chestnut?

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens. For further information, see our advice on tree cultivation

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How to Repot Japanese horse chestnut?

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How to Harvest Japanese horse chestnut?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, canker and leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale and leaf-mining moth

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The Toxicity of Japanese horse chestnut

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Japanese horse chestnut

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitInformation to be completed
OriginJapan

Scientific Classification

Species
Aesculus turbinata
Genus
Aesculus
Family
Sapindaceae
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