THE HORSECHESTNUT, ASH AND MAPLE 33 



many of these facts at one time, 

 those just enumerated will be 

 found most certain and most 

 easily followed. 



THE HORSECHESTNUT 



(JEsculus hippocastanum) 



Distinguishing characters : 

 The sticky nature of the ter- 

 minal bud and its large size 

 (about an inch long). The bud 

 is dark brown in color. See Fig. 

 20. 



Leaf : Five to seven leaflets, 

 usually seven. Fig. 21. 



Form and size: Medium- 

 sized tree, pyramidal head and 

 coarse twigs. 



Range: Europe and eastern 

 United States. 



Soil and location: Prefers a 

 deep, rich soil. 



Enemies: The leaves are 

 the favorite food of caterpillars 

 and are subject to a blight which 

 turns them brown prematurely. 

 The trunk is often attacked by 

 a disease which causes the flow 

 of a slimy substance. 



Value for planting: On account of its showy flowers, 

 the horsechestnut is a favorite for the park and lawn. 



FIG. 20. Opposite Branch- 

 ing (Horsechestnut.) 



