Nursery Direct
Indian Horse Chestnut - Aesculus indica
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
Looking for a larger size?
sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
Request A Sourcing EnquiryProduct Details
Overview & Specifications
Indian Horse Chestnut - Aesculus indica
Few deciduous trees command a landscape with the authority of Aesculus indica. Towering to 15–20 metres at maturity, it delivers bold canopy structure, refined upright form, and spectacular spring flowering, with no years of waiting when sourced as advanced stock.
Why Indian Horse Chestnut
Flowering presence: Tall creamy-white panicles with soft yellow markings emerge in spring, creating visible impact across large properties.
Superior form: More upright and refined than common Horse Chestnut, a cleaner, more architectural silhouette suited to formal and estate landscapes.
Canopy depth: Broad palmate foliage develops into a dense, cooling canopy, a functional asset on exposed sites.
Seasonal dimension: Delivers distinct spring, summer, and autumn character, year-round visual engagement from a single specimen.
Climate reliability: Well-suited to temperate and cool-climate regions across southern Australia.
Ideal Applications
Estate and parkland planting: A natural fit for expansive formal landscapes where scale and permanence matter.
Avenue installation: Planted in rows, Aesculus indica forms a stately, canopied approach befitting prestige residential and civic projects.
Specimen focal point: Positioned as a standalone feature, it anchors a landscape with immediate structural authority.
Shade canopy: Positioned over open lawn areas or entertaining spaces, it delivers functional cooling with a refined aesthetic.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Deep, fertile, moist but well-drained loam; tolerates clay if not waterlogged; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until fully established, particularly during dry spells and summer heat. Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the root zone to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–30m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Western Himalayas (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan)
Flower Colour: White to pale pink with yellow and red 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.
Request Installation QuoteWhy Nursery Direct
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
