Aesculus hippocastanum - Horse-chestnut

Description and Uses

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut) is a temperate tree from South East Europe . It is mainly grown for its medicinal crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be 2, but in its top season there will be a yield of 25. Other crop types include; {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as beverage . The seed/nut is used as " {missing data} " with aesculin (3% - 6%) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by cold pressing from the tree's seed/nut yielding _ - _ oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 430 - 450 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 4000 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 100 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Aesculus hippocastanum has a lifespan of 300 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 36 meters tall with a crown of 24 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 900 cm and a row distance of 900 cm. It is fast growing and intolerant to shade. Aesculus hippocastanum has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by bees. Aesculus hippocastanum is deciduous in winter and not allelopathic and has {missing data}.

Aesculus hippocastanum thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1800 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -40°C; optimally between 10 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 1650 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 650 - 2000mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind intolerant and to fire a bit tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Aesculus hippocastanum is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are stratificant and can be stored for 4 months. There are approximative 380000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}