| Common Name | Chinese Horse Chestnut |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Species | Chinensis |
| Origin | China |
| Blooming | Spring, white to yellow flowers in panicles |
| Leaf Color | Bright green turning yellow/orange in autumn |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich, well-drained loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Regular watering during establishment and dry spells. Reduce in deep dormancy.
Full sun to partial shade. Requires cold winter period for dormancy.
Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth resumes.
Prune in late summer/autumn after flowering to remove dead wood, avoid spring pruning which causes bleeding.
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