Chinese horse chestnut
Aesculus chinensis
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size30 to 40 feet tall30 to 40 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Chinese horse chestnut (Aesculus chinensis) is a tree for specimen planting and shade garden settings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 30 to 40 feet tall and wide, so give it plenty of room. White flowers open in late spring and early summer.
Pairs well with Chinese elm, Coralbells, Autumn fern, and Cotoneaster.
Native range
Northern China.