Aesculus hippocastanum

Common name: Common Horsechesnut, ערמונית הסוסים, ערמונית הסוסים

Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry)

Distribution: Europe, Mediterranean

Life form: Broad leaved tree

Description: Balkan to Himalaya. Ornamental grown for winter buds, large leaves & striking flowers. Shiny brown seeds are the conkers prized by children.

1: • Accession: 0000-0074
2: Europe: Central european deciduous forest (EST3) • Accession: 1910-3972/1
3: Europe: Central european deciduous forest (EST3) • Accession: 1910-3973/1
4: Nursery: Out East (noE) • Accession: 2021-0720 • Provenance: Garden

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Aesculus hippocastanum

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