Thread: Horesechestnut in the wind?
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Old 26-12-2003, 03:12 AM
Janet Baraclough
 
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Default Horesechestnut in the wind?
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Considering the above for an area that has heavy springtime winds. Any
experience? Aesculus Hippocastanum. Got some seeds in Tuscany a couple
of months ago.

IME, even young trees (10 ft +) lose branches to wind, then the wound
becomes an ingress point for rot or disease and creates a weak spot for
future wind damage.

They have such large leaves that they are vulnerable to wind and mature
trees are known for dropping large branches, so not a good choice for
exposed areas, especially near buildings or roads.

Nothing much will grow in their shade, either.

Janet (Scotland).
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