{"product_id":"horse-chestnut-aesculus-hippocastanum","title":"Horse Chestnut (aesculus hippocastanum)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerant to -20°C or lower; well-suited to British climates, including exposed sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade; requires ample space as a large specimen tree (up to 25–35m tall and wide); only suitable for large gardens, parks, or open spaces; avoid planting near buildings or power lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, sand, and a range of pH (acidic to alkaline); avoids waterlogged or very poor conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting time: Bare-root November to March (dormant season); container-grown ideally autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting method: Dig a wide hole (twice the root width); incorporate organic matter if soil is poor; plant at the same depth (soil mark on stem); stake young trees; mulch base and water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Water regularly during the first 1–2 years, especially in dry periods; once established, moderately drought-tolerant but benefits from moist soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConkers will fall from the trees from mid September into October these are heavy and often still contained within spikey cases \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1p_BvaHsgGg?si=F0ZDiIxTbYvmCUDG\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMen Without Hats\u003c\/a\u003e should not stand underneath on windy days.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance: Low; minimal pruning; no regular feeding needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58451026608472,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-80cm","offer_id":58451026641240,"sku":null,"price":1.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2268.jpg?v=1790106269","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/horse-chestnut-aesculus-hippocastanum","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}