The horse chestnut is native to the Balkans. This cultivar was developed in Switzerland in 1819. It has double white flowers in large panicles that appear in the spring. It does not produce any fruit. Fall color is not vivid (yellows and browns). It can reach a height of 80 with a spread of 60 feet. It can tolerate some shade and has medium soil and water requirements. It should be noted that this is a taprooted tree which makes it difficult to transplant and will cause it to take a long time to get established.