Try for Free
tab list
PictureThis
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Svenska
Polskie
ภาษาไทย
Bahasa Melayu
Bahasa Indonesia
PictureThis
Search
Search Plants
Try for Free
Global
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Svenska
Polskie
ภาษาไทย
Bahasa Melayu
Bahasa Indonesia
This page looks better in the app
picturethis icon
Instantly identify plants with a snap
Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.
Download the App for Free picturethis icon
Continue Reading
cover

How to Grow and Care for Horse Chestnut

Horse Chestnut , also known as Conker tree, Buckeye, European horse chestnut

Horse Chestnut generally requires low maintenance, making them suitable for gardeners with varying levels of experience. Key care needs include ensuring they are planted in well-draining soil and in a location with full sun to partial shade. Special care points involve providing adequate water during dry spells and monitoring for common pests like the leaf miner. Pruning is essential to remove any dead or damaged wood, and to maintain their shape and health.

Icon water title

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Icon water title

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Icon water title

Toxic to Human & Pets

Common Pests & Diseases

Common issues for Horse Chestnut based on 10 million real cases

Plant disease auto-diagnose & prevention
AI-powered plant doctor helps you diagnose plant problems in seconds.
Download the App for Free

The Toxicity of Horse Chestnut

Identify toxic plants in your garden
Find out what’s toxic and what’s safe for humans and pets.
Download the App for Free

More General Info About Horse Chestnut

Quickly Identify Horse Chestnut

Instantly identify plants with a snap
Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.
Download the App for Free
Horse Chestnut boasts a majestic form, with its broad, palmate leaves spread out like fingers from a central point, typically comprising 5-7 leaflets. These lustrous leaves can grow quite large, spanning up to 10 inches (25 cm) across, presenting a vibrant green canvas that may turn a crisp brown due to disease. In the spring, horse Chestnut becomes even more striking, displaying pyramidal clusters of creamy white flowers with a subtle reddish tinge, which rise impressively up to 12 inches (30 cm) above the foliage.
Horse Chestnut  identify imageHorse Chestnut  identify imageHorse Chestnut  identify imageHorse Chestnut  identify imageHorse Chestnut  identify image
Learn More About Identifying Horse Chestnut

FAQs About Horse Chestnut

More Info on Horse Chestnut Growth and Care

Cultivate a Thriving Garden with PictureThis Guidance
Keep your plants happy and healthy with our guide to watering, lighting, feeding and more!
Download the App for Free
image

Plants with Same Care Needs

close
close
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
product icon
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
product icon
Nearly 5 years of research
product icon
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
ad
ad
Botanist in your pocket
qrcode
PictureThis Ios DownloadPictureThis Android Download
Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download the app