horse chestnut 'Monstrosa'

horse chestnut 'Monstrosa' · Pruning

horse chestnut 'Monstrosa' · Aesculus hippocastanum 'Monstrosa'

Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade; leaves may burn in full sun. A large tree so only suitable for large gardens

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune horse chestnut 'Monstrosa'?

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.