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Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum, Sapindaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White CloverTrifolium repens
Shade ProvisionNitrogen Fixation
HawthornCrataegus monogyna
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Little-leaf LindenTilia cordata

Both large canopy trees compete intensely for light and root space when planted too closely

CatalpaCatalpa speciosa

Both large deciduous trees create dense canopies that compete intensely for light and space

Common Questions

What zones does Horse Chestnut grow in?

Horse Chestnut grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Horse Chestnut?

Good companions for Horse Chestnut include White Clover, Hawthorn.

Design guilds with Horse Chestnut and see companion relationships visually.

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