Horse chestnut, buckeye

Aesculus hippocastanum

Trees and Shrubs, Herbs

Seed sown in fall when ripe, into rich, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and full sun to part shade. Alternately, may be bud-grafted throughout summer or whip-grafted in winter. Aesculus hippocastanum and other Aesculus species may tolerate saline or very alkaline soils. Pollution-tolerant. Hardy zone 4-7

Other buckeye species may do well zones 3-9

See Also

Bur oak, English oak, swamp chestnut (Quercus macrocarpa, Quercus robur, Quercus michauxii)
Chestnut, European chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Water chestnut (Trapa natans)

Related Topics

Cleft or Wedge Grafting
Herbs
Soil
Trees and Shrubs

 
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