Horse Chestnut Tree 20/40cm (2L)
Aesculus hippocastanum
£15.49
The Horse Chestnut Tree – Aesculus hippocastanum is a magnificent deciduous species known for its large palmate leaves, striking spring flowers, and autumn conkers. Growing to 20-35 meters, it provides excellent shade and supports wildlife. While facing some disease challenges, it remains a beloved feature in parks and large gardens across the UK.
- ✓ Majestic Horse Chestnut Tree - Aesculus hippocastanum for large gardens and parks
- ✓ Offers cooling shade in summer, making it perfect for recreational areas
- ✓ Historically significant tree with a rich cultural heritage in the UK
- ✓ Supports wildlife and adds year-round interest to the landscape
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days
Embark on a rewarding horticultural journey with this Horse Chestnut Tree – Aesculus hippocastanum sapling, measuring 20/40cm in a 2L pot. At this early stage of growth, the young tree gives just a hint of the grandeur it will achieve in maturity. The small, developing leaves already show the characteristic palmate shape that will one day form a dense, shade-giving canopy.
This 20/40cm sapling offers gardeners the unique experience of nurturing a tree from its formative years. While it will be some time before you see the iconic white flower spikes or harvest conkers, the process of growing this future giant is deeply satisfying. With patience and care, this tiny tree will develop into a magnificent specimen, potentially reaching 20-35 meters in height and becoming a cherished feature in your landscape.
While not native to the UK (it originates from the Balkan peninsula), the Horse Chestnut has been a familiar sight in British landscapes since its introduction in the 16th century. It’s commonly found in parks, large gardens, and along avenues, where its imposing presence and seasonal displays make it a beloved feature of many communities.
The Horse Chestnut supports a wide range of wildlife. Its flowers provide nectar for insects, while birds and small mammals feed on the seeds. The tree also hosts the rare and beautiful horse chestnut leaf miner moth, although this can sometimes lead to early leaf browning.
Despite facing challenges from diseases like bleeding canker and leaf miner infestations in recent years, the Horse Chestnut remains a popular choice for those with space to accommodate its grand stature.
Plant your Horse Chestnut in a location with full sun to partial shade and plenty of space for its mature size. It prefers deep, moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable to various conditions. Water regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish a deep root system. Once established, it’s relatively drought-tolerant. Pruning is generally unnecessary but can be done in winter if required. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
We grow all our own Horse Chestnut trees on site at our tree nursery in Euxton, Lancashire.
1x Horse Chestnut tree sapling supplied as a well rooted cell approx 20-40cm tall in a 2 litre pot.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
---|---|---|
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.