Horsechestnuts

Scientific Name: Aesculus hippocastanum
Genus: Aesculus
Family: Hippocastanaceae

Don’t confuse these trees with the edible chestnuts that are roasted on an open fire. All horsechestnuts have toxic seeds, flowers, and leaves. The nuts (or “conkers”) are a dangerous problem when they fall on sidewalks and, for this reason, Portland will no longer allow these trees to be planted along the streets.


  • Common Horsechestnut

    Scientific name: Aesculus hippocastanum

    Common Horsechestnut Common Horsechestnut A deciduous tree, the Common Horsechestnut is native to mountainous Greece and Albania. It is a large tree with spring blossoms and relatively large nuts.
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  • Red Horsechestnut

    Scientific name: Aesculus x carnea

    Red Horsechestnut Red Horsechestnut
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