The Horse-chestnut tree produces a spectacular display of panicles of pink, white or red blooms. Each spray or panicle can have up to 40 flowers.


The Horse-chestnut tree produces a spectacular display of panicles of pink, white or red blooms. Each spray or panicle can have up to 40 individual flowers and conkers soon start to develop.


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Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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