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One Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) 1-2 year old plant , 6-12 inches tall, sent with roots wrapped

*Plants will be shipped dormant during the winter months.

Plant will be shipped with roots wrapped in wet media during its dormancy. After it break it's dormancy April to November - it will be shipped in pot with soil. Plant is 1-2 year old. Plant will be trimmed to the size of the shipping box 22 inches if it outgrows it.

Horse-chestnut is similar to Ohio buckeye but is not quite as hardy and does not grow as tall. It also differs in having larger flower clusters and cream-colored flowers. Its leaves are typically larger and divided into 7 leaflets. Its fruit husks are not as spiny as Ohio buckeye husks. In winter the Horse-chestnut has large, sticky terminal buds.

Also called Buckeye or Conker Tree. This deciduous broadleaf tree has a domed crown with stout branches. Grows to a height of 50 to 75 feet, with a spread of 40 to 70 feet. Foliage consists of palmately compound leaflets 4 to 10 inches long, 2 to 5 inches wide. It makes a fine specimen because of the upright flowers which bloom in mid May and its massive rounded form at maturity. Each flower develops into a glossy red-brown conker with a whitish scar at the base, inside a spiky green husk. Nuts ripen in September-October, which fall in autumn. Deer and other mammals relish the conkers. Plant in moist, rich, well drained soil; full sun or light shade. Long lived, can live up to 300 years. This tree is valued as an ornamental and street tree. Choose a planting site with plenty of area to grow such as parks, golf courses, arboretums and commercial grounds. HORSECHESTNUTS ARE NOT EDIBLE.

Zone: 4-7

Height: 50-75 Feet

Spread: 40-70 Feet

Restrictions: Prohibit Seedling: CA,FL,OR,WA

PayPal payment must be received within 3 days after the auction ends, then I ship the item. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you.

Shipping

Plants will be shipped, in the box with tracking number within USA.

Plant will be shipped soilless with roots wrapped in wet media during it's dormancy. After it break it's dormancy March-April - it will be potted in soil and will be shipped in small plastic container with soil.

I prefer to ship beginning of the week,but during spring time almost every day.

Should you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me at any time.