Aesculus hippocastanum

Aesculus hippocastanum or ‘COMMON HORSE CHESTNUT’. Vigorous, deciduous, spreading tree. Has large leaves with 5 or 7 leaflets and spires of white flowers, flushed pink and yellow in centres, in spring. Spiny fruits contain glossy, brown nuts in autumn. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Ht 16ft + in 10 years.