Common Name
Horsechestnut (white)
Scientific Name
Aesculus hippocastanum
Cultivar
'Baumanii'
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Moderate
Salt
Moderate
Shade
Intolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
35
Planting Area
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Winter Interest
Form
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.