

How to identify Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
Horse Chestnut , also known as Buckeye , Conker tree
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.
Large palmate leaves with 5-7 leaflets, up to 10 inches (25 cm) across.
Creamy white flowers in pyramidal clusters, up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall.
Fruit with rough, prickly texture, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
Distinctive yellow fall color of leaves, 4-12 inches (10-30 cm) long.
Yellow-throated flowers with red-speckled centers, in showy panicles 5-12 feet (1.5-3.6 meters) long.
The leaves of horse Chestnut are palmately compounded with 5 to 7 lobes. These large leaves are arranged oppositely and have a distinctive yellow hue in the fall. The leaflets are each approximately 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm) long, showcasing a broad, obovate shape. Their texture is somewhat leathery, and the prominent veins radiate from a central point, providing a unique pattern. These non-showy leaves can help in identifying horse Chestnut , particularly during the autumn season.
The flowers of horse Chestnut are arranged in large, showy panicles measuring 5 to 12 feet (1.5 to 3.6 meters) long. Each creamy white flower has a distinctive yellow throat and a red-speckled center, creating a striking appearance. The petals are large and prominent, effectively drawing attention to the blooms. These flowers tend to form dense terminal clusters at the ends of branches. They typically bloom in late spring, filling the air with a pleasant, subtle fragrance.
The fruit of horse Chestnut is characterized by its rough, prickly texture, encased in a tough, leathery capsule that measures 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in diameter. This capsule protects the large seeds that are notable for their glossy, chestnut-brown hue and distinctive pale scar, which is often referred to as a 'hilum'. Each seed is quite sizable, making it easily visible when the capsule splits open upon maturity.
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Scientific Classification of Horse Chestnut