Common Name
Horsechestnut (white)
Scientific Name
Aesculus hippocastanum
Cultivar
'Baumanii'
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Poor Drainage
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Salt
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Shade
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
35
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Winter Interest
Form
![upright oval](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/4_oval.jpg?itok=BNlzqWwB)
Upright oval
Mature Height
75 feet
Crown Spread
70 feet
Limitations
- Weak wood and/or branch structure
- Prone to insect/disease
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Double white flowers and fruitless. Prune in spring, avoid extremely dry condition. Leaf scorch, leaf blotch and powdery mildew can be a problem.