Indian Chestnut Tree PINK- Aesculus indica.
An attractive tree that can grow 9–12 m with a 11-15 metre spread.
Frost hardy to -18, a good specimen tree for central Otago harsh conditions.
It is common in the Himalayans at high elevations.
The flowers are both male and female - plentiful pink blossoms attractive to bees.
The leaves are very large 10-20cm long and 2-6cm wide
In Northern India the leaves are used as cattle fodder and the plant has been used medicinally there as well.
Indian Chestnut Tree PINK- Aesculus indica.
An attractive tree that can grow 9–12 m with a 11-15 metre spread.
Frost hardy to -18, a good specimen tree for central Otago harsh conditions.
It is common in the Himalayans at high elevations.
The flowers are both male and female - plentiful pink blossoms attractive to bees.
The leaves are very large 10-20cm long and 2-6cm wide
In Northern India the leaves are used as cattle fodder and the plant has been used medicinally there as well.