Indian Horse-chestnut
Indian Horse-chestnut - Aesculus indica
Aesculus indica is a large deciduous tree with a spreading crown. Large glossy leaves divided into several oblong leaflets are bronze when opening. White flowers spotted yellow and flushed pink open in mid-summer. Fruits not spiny.
Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required showing leaves, and if possible, flowers and/or fruits.
Usually found as a planted tree in country parks and road side verges, occasionally in woodland.
Flowering May to July.
Deciduous, broad-leaved tree.
Scattered records of this tree in Britain.
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
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