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Horse Chestnut - Aesculus hippocastanum
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Horse Chestnut - Aesculus hippocastanum
Few deciduous trees command a landscape with the authority of Aesculus hippocastanum. Towering canopy, bold palmate foliage, and spectacular spring flower panicles deliver scale and seasonal drama that only maturity can provide.
Why Horse Chestnut
Spring flowering presence: Produces large, upright white panicles with pink markings, one of the most striking flowering displays of any broadleaf deciduous tree.
Monumental canopy: A broad, spreading form that delivers deep shade and commanding visual mass across open landscapes.
Bold foliage texture: Large, hand-shaped leaves create a rich, layered canopy with exceptional seasonal contrast from spring flush to autumn colour.
Deciduous advantage: Leaf drop opens the canopy in winter, allowing light penetration where seasonal flexibility is required.
Proven longevity: A long-lived species with a centuries-old track record in estate and institutional planting.
Ideal Applications
Prestige feature specimen: A centrepiece tree for large residential or commercial properties where scale and stature are essential.
Avenue planting: Planted in rows, creates a formal, stately approach befitting estates and private driveways.
Shade canopy: Delivers substantial cooling coverage across lawns and open recreational areas.
Park and estate composition: A natural fit within traditional, formal, or heritage-influenced landscape designs.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 12–20m
Planting Season: Autumn to early winter
Soil & Drainage: Deep, fertile, well-drained to moist loam; tolerates clay but dislikes waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly throughout the first two to three growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 20–35m
Width: 15–25m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Balkans (Greece, Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria)
Flower Colour: White with pink and yellow markings
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
