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Aesculus indica

Family Hippocastanaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 10 - 15 m (35 - 50 ft)
Spread 12 - 15 m (40 - 50 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Aesculus indica (Indian horsechestnut) bears showy and multi-coloured white blooms during late spring to early summer. This tree is rounded in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy and coarse textured. The fruit produced by Aesculus indica (Indian horsechestnut) is showy. The bark is showy and scaly in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Aesculus indica .