Aesculus hippocastanum NS5960 18May2018 PW
Aesculus hippocastanum NS6273 20Apr2019 PW
Aesculus hippocastanum NS6273 20Apr2019 PW
Aesculus hippocastanum NS7155 12May2011 MP
Aesculus hippocastanum NS7155 23Aug2001 MP
These dead terminal shoots are common in early summer and are due to damage by squirrels eating the flowers.
Aesculus hippocastanum NS6058 26Jun2020 PW
Aesculus carnea NS7155 31May2009 MP
Aesculus carnea NS6065 17May2018 PW
Aesculus carnea NS7155 17Jun2007 MP
Aesculus carnea NS6065 17May2018 PW
Aesculus carnea NS6065 17May2018 PW
Aesculus - Horse-chestnuts
Aesculus hippocastanum, Horse-chestnut, is a big, spectacular tree, especially when in flower. It has large leaves, like the fingers of a hand, and erect spikes of white flowers. The fruits are the familiar ‘conker’, encased in a round, prickly, green case.
Aesculus carnea, Red Horse-chestnut, is similar but often smaller in stature. The leaves often appear darker and more limp and wrinkled - and the flowers are unmistakably red.