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Horse Chestnut Tree 20/40cm (P9T)

Aesculus hippocastanum

£14.98

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.

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  • ✓ Majestic Horse Chestnut Tree - Aesculus hippocastanum for large gardens and parks
  • ✓ Stunning white flower clusters in spring, attracting pollinators
  • ✓ Produces famous conkers in autumn, perfect for traditional games
  • ✓ Grows to 20-35 meters with a broad, domed crown providing excellent shade
  • ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

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The Horse Chestnut Tree – Aesculus hippocastanum is a majestic deciduous tree beloved for its striking appearance and cultural significance in the UK. Known for its large, palmate leaves and impressive canopy, this tree becomes a true spectacle in late spring when it erupts with tall, upright clusters of white flowers, often likened to candles. These blooms, tinged with pink or yellow, are a favourite of bees and other pollinators. Come autumn, the tree produces its famous conkers – glossy brown seeds encased in spiky green husks – which have long been a source of childhood games and folklore.

Growing to heights of 20-35 meters, the Horse Chestnut forms a broad, domed crown that provides excellent shade. Its sturdy trunk is covered in greyish-brown bark that develops an attractive scaly pattern with age. The tree’s large leaves, consisting of 5-7 leaflets arranged like fingers on a hand, turn a warm yellow in autumn before falling.

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 well rooted in a tall 9cm pot approx 20/40cm tall.

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun


Pot Size

9cm (Tall)

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Colour

Green

Flower Colour

White

Hardiness

-20°C and below (H7)

When Mature

Safety

Poisonous

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil

Preferred Soil pH

Any Soil Type


Great for wildlife
Great for wildlife

RHS Award of Garden Merit

RHS Plants for Pollinators

Autumn Interest

Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.

Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:

1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.

2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.

3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.

4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.

5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.

6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.

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.

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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.

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Delivery charges will be based on the highest applicable rate from our rate table, determined by the items in your order.
Alternatively, we offer the option to collect your items in person by prior arrangement.
These prices are based on delivery to UK Mainland. Delivery to Highlands & Islands will be more.
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.