Aesculus Laciniata

Aesculus hippocastanum Laciniata

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Aesculus Laciniata 7.5L/10L pot sample as delivered in autumn

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A slow to very slow growing Chestnut tree, with a moderate development (9-10 m in height), and a rather narrow habit, which is distinguished by its deeply cut leaves, composed of 5 to 8 leaflets in the shape of more or less narrow strips, sometimes thread-like. They are light green in colour, turning yellow in autumn before falling. Its flowering, between May and June, is very discreet and it does not produce any fruits. Resistant to cold, this cultivar prefers light, fresh and well-drained soils, preferably not too chalky.

Flower size

10 cm

Height at maturity

9 m

Spread at maturity

4.50 m

Exposure

Sun, Partial shade

Hardiness

Hardy down to -23.5°C

Soil moisture

Moist soil

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Best planting time March, October

Recommended planting time February to April, October to December

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Description

The Aesculus hippocastanum 'Laciniata' is a medium-sized Horse Chestnut tree with a rather narrow habit, featuring finely cut foliage, known as laciniate. All these characteristics make it a particularly elegant small tree. In this cultivar, the flowering is of little interest and there is no fruiting. Planted as a specimen tree, it will amaze your visitors. Its size and slow growth make it suitable for medium-sized gardens.

The Aesculus hippocastanum 'Lacinita' was discovered in France in 1843, by A. & L. Leroy, in Angers. This tree belongs to the Sapindaceae family, formerly known as the Hippocastanaceae family. The common species, the Horse Chestnut, is native to Macedonia, a region that includes northern Greece, Albania, and southern Bulgaria. It is a forest species. In nature, the common Horse Chestnut can reach a height of 25 m with a spread of 15 to 20 m.

The 'Laciniata' Horse Chestnut develops a trunk and its branches are covered with a thin, brown to reddish bark, initially smooth, becoming grey and fissured with age. Its habit is rather narrow and upright. A 10-year-old specimen will not exceed 3.50 m in height. Eventually, after many years, the tree reaches a height of about 9 or 10 m and spreads out to 4 to 5 m. The crown is somewhat irregular and open. The deciduous foliage emerges in spring and falls in autumn. In winter, large reddish buds covered with shiny resin can be seen on the branches. The foliage consists of leaves divided into 5 to 8 very narrow leaflets, sometimes thread-like, with toothed edges, and light green in color. The discreet flowering takes place in May-June, on branches that are already leafed out. It takes the form of small upright pyramid-shaped clusters called thyrses, composed of a few small flowers about 1 cm wide, with a colour close to white. This cultivar is sterile and does not produce fruits.

The 'Laciniata' Horse Chestnut stands out when planted as a specimen tree or in a tropical-inspired flower bed, with ferns at its base, for example. It can also be planted in a large container on the terrace, where it can live for a few years before being planted in the ground. Plant collectors will also appreciate other slightly unusual trees: the Juniperus communis 'Horstmann' juniper, the Corylus avellana 'Contorta' hazelnut and its purple version Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic', the Salix erythroflexuosa willow, and the Robinia pseudoacacia 'Twisty Baby' black locust.

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Horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum: planting, growing and care

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Modified the 13 August 2025 by Olivier 17 min.

Horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum: planting, growing and care

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Ah Aesculus... These charming trees and bushes are... What do you mean: what? Oh yes, true, they are seldom called by their genus name... But if I say "pavier" or, above all, "horse chestnut". Ah there you go! That rings a bell. The best-known of them, the horse chestnut, found in our parks and along avenues, is far too imposing to find a place in our gardens despite its spectacular flowering. No need to panic, however: other, much more compact Aesculus exist. Like the simple but always effective <a href="https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/shrubs/shrubs-by-variety/aesculus-horse-chestnut/aesculus-parviflora.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">white buckeye or Aesculus parviflora</a>, which forms a bush wider than tall with foliage first bronze then dark green and finally yellow in autumn. Or a charming dwarf horse chestnut <a href="https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/shrubs/shrubs-by-variety/aesculus-horse-chestnut/aesculus-mutabilis-induta.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aesculus mutabilis 'Induta'</a>, a deciduous bush with a rounded crown that will never exceed 2.50 m in height, with palmate leaves of a lovely lime-green that provide a setting for a superb spring flowering in candle-shaped spikes from red to salmon-pink. Another quite astonishing horse chestnut is <a href="https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/shrubs/shrubs-by-variety/aesculus-horse-chestnut/aesculus-neglecta-autumn-fire.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aesculus neglecta,</a> which is a small tree but with slow growth and will not exceed ten metres in height, splendid in spring with young bronze-copper leaves that turn light green in summer before taking on a flamboyant red‑orange autumn display. In short, don't stop at the horse chestnut when Aesculus are mentioned. There are several different species and varieties that can be accommodated without problem in the smallest gardens. Each has its own assets: foliage, form and flowering. All horse chestnuts should be planted in sun or partial shade. These bushes or small trees like to grow in any soil provided it is sufficiently rich, deep and remains cool. Note that Aesculus flowering is not just for show: fragrant flowers attract many butterflies and other pollinating insects.

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Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 9 m

Spread at maturity 4.50 m

Habit irregular, bushy

Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant

Flowering time May to June

Inflorescence Thyrse

Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous

Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Aesculus

Species

hippocastanum

Cultivar

Laciniata

Family

Sapindaceae

Botanical synonyms

Aesculus Laciniata

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 21977

Planting and care

The 'Laciniata' Horse Chestnut should be planted in spring or autumn in a regular but deep soil, preferably quite rich, slightly acidic, neutral or very slightly chalky. Place it in a sunny or semi-shaded location, in a well-cleared spot where it can be seen. Water and mulch to keep the soil cool for young plants. Once well rooted, it will rely on rainwater. To limit attacks from pests (rarely fatal), collect the leaves in autumn and remove them. Trapping male butterflies using a sexual pheromone (funnel traps) helps to reduce attacks.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October

Recommended planting time February to April, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow

Type of use Free-standing, Container

Hardiness Hardy down to -23.5°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map

Ease of cultivation Beginner

Planting spacing Every 250 cm

Exposure Sun, Partial shade

Soil pH Neutral

Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)