Species
Aesculus hippocastanum
Etymology
Aesculus: Ancient Latin name for an oak or mast bearing tree
hippocastanum: From the Greek hippos 'horse' and the Latin castanea, the chestnut tree described by Virgil
Common Name(s)
horse chestnut
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,White
Year Naturalised
1983
Origin
Probably the Balkans
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010