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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    You can grow any tree in a container as long as you have enough room for the roots and can provide the water it needs, which sounds like you've been doing thus far - 22 years is a long time. If the tree is healthy, I would leave it in its container, repotting only as needed. If it is flowering, then I see no reason why it shouldn't produce conkers, given it receives adequate pollination. You may also want to give it some phosphorus rich fertilizer or add bone meal to the soil. Should you decide to plant it out, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/horse-chestnut/how-to-grow-a-horse-chestnut-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 15, 2014
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    I am not really certain why your tree has not produced blooms, other than possibly a lack of phosphorus in the soil. I am assuming that it is planted in an area receiving sun, as you state it is flourishing. Normally, these trees will develop blooms within the first 4 years. Perhaps there is a problem with pollination. I am sorry I cannot be of more help to you, as this has me baffled as well.

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 27, 2014
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    This article has information about horse chestnut. It advises pruning in late winter. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/horse-chestnut/how-to-grow-a-horse-chestnut-tree.htm
    No special approach to pruning, just cut the little branches off flush with the trunk, using a hand pruner or saw.

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    shelley on
    April 7, 2015
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    I would share the information in the article below with your neighbors. Topping trees permanently disfigures and damages the tree, and may even kill it.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-topping-information.htm

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    Heather on
    July 5, 2015
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    Hand-pulling is probably the best way to get rid of the weeds and then add a layer of mulch to keep new ones from sprouting. Use a weed killer on it may harm the tree.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 31, 2015
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    Here is a link with growing information and how to propagate the trees.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/horse-chestnut/how-to-grow-a-horse-chestnut-tree.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 4, 2016
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    Here is an article that will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/horse-chestnut/how-to-grow-a-horse-chestnut-tree.htm

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