The original home of the common horse chestnut is in the mountains and ravines of the Near East and southeastern Europe. But the deciduous tree with a sprawling crown and candle-shaped flowers became native to Central and Western Europe a long time ago.
Which location is best for a horse chestnut?
The ideal location for a horse chestnut is a sunny spot with enough space due to its sprawling crown. The soil should be permeable, deep and slightly acidic to alkaline. Plant the tree individually to maximize the flowering period.
As a location, the horse chestnut prefers a sunny spot, just like the sweet chestnut, to which it is not related at all. A well-drained, deep soil is best. It should also be slightly acidic to alkaline. Due to its sprawling crown, the horse chestnut needs a lot of space and should not be planted directly next to the house.
The most important things in brief:
- needs a lot of space
- Location: preferably sunny
- Soil: permeable and deep, slightly acidic to alkaline
- reacts sensitively to road s alt in winter
Tip
To ensure that your horse chestnut is shown to its best advantage during the flowering period, you should plant the tree as a solitary tree (individually) with enough space around it.
