Aesculus Hippocastanum - Horse Chestnut: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Aesculus Hippocastanum - Horse Chestnut
Type	Tree, Deciduous
Size	Large Border (1 to 3m height)
Form	Rounded - Tree
Colours	Medium green Foliage, White Flowers (Summer)
Care	Low/easy maintenance
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Fast growing

Cultivation tips: The native horse chestnut will grow on most moist fertile soils in all but the most exposed locations and will quickly become a large deciduous tree. It is best grown in full sun as a specimen, often out growing and shading out the average urban garden. Conkers come as a bonus but can be difficult to collect and compost.