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Japanese horse chestnut

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A large broad-crowned, deciduous tree to 20m tall, with large leaves consisting of 5-7 leaflets, turning yellow-brown early in autumn. Flowers are creamy-white with a red spot in panicles 15-20cm tall, in early to mid-summer. The fruit are roughly pear-shaped, 5cm across with few or no spines

Scientific classification

Species: Japanese horse chestnut (Aesculus turbinata)
Genus: Aesculus
Family: Sapindaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Japanese horse chestnut pictures

Distribution of Japanese horse chestnut

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Japanese horse chestnut

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Japanese horse chestnut care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or seed

Growing

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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