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Aesculus Species, Baumann's Horse Chestnut, Conker Tree 'Baumannii'

Aesculus hippocastanum

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Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aesculus (ES-kew-lus)
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Species
hippocastanum (hip-oh-KAS-tan-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clermont, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

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berrygirl
Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumanii' DBL-WHITE HORSECHESTN. Dec (z4) (Hon,Bfly,Fra)
Impressive! with its large upright clusters of do...Read More

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philomel
(Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

This is a double white form and does not set seed - so no conkers.

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