About the Horsechestnut :
The Horsechestnut Buckeye tree, Aesculus hippocastanum, is a
beautiful, round-headed tree perfectly suited for use in smaller
yards. This flowering tree has long, dense clusters of single,
bright-red flowers and are very attractive and favored by
hummingbirds. Horsechestnut Buckeye trees are deciduous. This
tree is widely planted in parks, avenues and in large gardens.
This tree bloomes in early summer with individual flowers that
have crumpled white petals which ages to dull red. Fruits have a
leathery case covered with short prickles and in autumn release
large seeds. The dark green foliage turns yellow-brown in fall.
The nuts produced by this species are inedible. Wildlife such as
squirrels gather many, and plant those that they don't eat.
These trees prosper in full sun and also attracts butterflies.
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