Aesculus hippocastanum
Family: Sapindaceae
Common names: BUCKEYE, COMMON HORSE-CHESTNUT, HORSE-CHESTNUT
Native to: Bulgaria, Central Albania, Northwest Greece, Southern Albania
Sentiment: luxury and health
Plant
Type: tree
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 82 feet
Max width: 49 feet
Flower
secondary color present, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: deciduous, invasive
Exposure: sun
Invasive
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -40 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant, regular
