Each conker is 2–4 cm (3⁄4 – 1 1⁄2 in) in diameter, glossy nut-brown with a whitish scar at the base. Question: Are horse chestnuts poisonous to dogs? The wood of horse chestnut is soft, light, and weak. I've experienced some painful experiences just trying to pick them up! Another possibility is that it was derived from the French word "cogner", which means to "hit or knock". Before it was completely dead, new saplings were grown from its conkers by people concerned about the tree's fate. The event takes place in Northamptonshire and was started by the Ashton Conker Club. Planting Horse Chestnut Conkers. They are one of my favourite trees. To prepare for a game of conkers, a player has to drill a hole through one of the seeds. Anne and her family were Jewish. Conkers leaves are greenish, but they are more coarse and large when compared to that of the sweet chestnut tree. They are valued for their beauty, the nectar that their flowers provide for bees, and their conkers. Conkers: A conker is the seed of the horse chestnut tree (not the sweet chestnut tree where we get edible chestnuts from). The photos are all good and helpful (I never knew that in close up the horse chestnut flowers could be so attractive) including your own, opening picture. I appreciate the vote and the share, too. Very interesting. The conkers ripen in September and October. The competition organizers provide conkers for the games and don't allow players to use their own. I enjoy learning about her. i just want to ask that how these species can grow in salty water land or sea coasts ? I've given the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) link about the potential effects below. If the infection spreads all around the tree trunk, the tree will die. 9 were here. I think it's important to keep the conkers and the detergent out of the way of children and pets and to rinse the washed items thoroughly. in diameter. (Personally I never liked conkers - too much risk of an errant, ill-directed conker causing a painful blow on the hand! While the chestnut trees grew only up to 40 feet and they also have white flowers, but it blossoms in June. Horse chestnuts may look very desirable to eat but it is toxic, and it can even cause paralysis. Another possible reason for the name is that it was once thought (mistakenly) that horse chestnuts helped cure horses of chest complaints and made their coats shiny. Not me. It’s also important that extracts have a safe and effective concentration of the active chemical and that they contain no harmful substances. The seed is known as a conker and has been used in a popular children's game since at least the mid-nineteenth century. Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Why are the conkers shells on my tree turning brown in August? Unfortunately, in some parts of the country it's being attacked by the leaf miner moth, or Cameraria ohridella. The outer skin has spikes but they are prickly and furry and cover the whole of the outer skin. I can understand that it may need to be done when the tree is diseased or is weak and a danger to the public, but otherwise it seems like such a shame. Yes, playing conkers is fun! Conkers are really Horse Chestnuts and the outer skin has large prickly spikes. I always imaging, boys in shorts (yes in Autumn), with scraped knees playing this games with the humble Horse Chestnut. Thank you for sharing such wisdom and knowledge. I haven’t yet seen chestnut roasters on street corners, though. The nuts of the chestnut tree are sweet, and they have two to three teardrop-shaped seeds. I appreciate your votes, the share and all your support very much. Originally introduced into private estates, by architects and land-scapers like capability Brown and Christopher Wren, the horse chestnut was eventually introduced into towns and cities where the game of conkers became nationwide. Chestnut is one of the world’s most popular and unique nut-bearing trees. The tree had bleeding canker, and my father eventually cut it down. Voted up, Alun. There are several possible reasons why Aesculus hippocastanum is known as a "horse" chestnut. Both the trees require lots of sunlight and moisture in the soil. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-contr... Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 24, 2020: That sounds interesting. Thank you very much for the visit and the comment - and for the humor! You're right about the fruits. No. The effect (of the leaf miner moth) on the appearance of horse chestnut trees in late summer can be profound. Conkers can be mildly poisonous to many animals, causing sickness if eaten, although some animals can safely consume them, most notably deer and wild boar. It's a simple activity, but it's fun. Research performed by scientists supports the idea that the extract can help chronic venous insufficiency. Hopefully, researchers will be able to fight bleeding canker disease and prevent the infection from spreading to new trees. The videos all also contribute something different. Each capsule contains two horse chestnuts or conkers. Mostly I threw them to home in on my aim. A mature tree is densely leaved in summer and is an impressive sight. Thank you for the lovely comment, Faith. Some absorb the salt but have mechanisms that prevent it from damaging the plant. It's fun to observe it and to write about it! She loves to study nature and write about living things. Thanks for the education! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 14, 2013: Hi, Bill. There are five to seven leaflets in a leaf. I hear a lot about conkers because of all the period dramas I watch. The game gets its name from the seed and is known as conkers. Conkers are the seeds of the horse chestnut tree, also known as the Aesculus Hippocastanum, which is widely found in the UK. Thanks, Bill. I also remember playing the game with the Conkers as a kid. You can tell edible chestnuts from conkers by the fact that edible chestnuts have a point at the top of the nut whereas conkers … Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on October 14, 2013: Hi Linda. The name comes from the … The leaves develop from sticky buds and are said to be palmately compound. I have been using them all year and think they do just as good a job as purchased laundry detergents. Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on October 16, 2013: The Horse Chestnut Tree and Conkers a beautifully presented hub on this topic, and I so enjoyed learning more about this tree. The nuts of the chestnut tree are sweet, and they have two to three teardrop-shaped seeds. I am always interested in reading about nature and you did an excellent job of presenting the information in a very interesting way. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. It is common for people to confuse between both these seeds as they look very similar. A horse chestnut tree may grow to over a hundred feet in … Answer: Yes, they are. Conkers needs well-drained soil. But of course ANYONE can play conkers and I … The damage is done by the larvae of the moth. Widely found in the UK, conkers are the seeds of the horse chestnut tree but few people realise they can pose a real health threat if ingested. “People think it's called the horse chestnut because people think horses like to eat the chestnuts… Natural medicines can cause side effects and interfere with the action of pharmaceutical drugs. Each leaflet has toothed edges and a pointed tip. An extract made from horse chestnut seeds or leaves might be beneficial for a particular disorder, as described below. They are toxic and not suitable as food for people or animals. Usually only 1–5 fruits develop on each panicle; the shell is a green, spiky capsule containing one (rarely two or three) nut -like seeds called conkers or horse-chestnuts. Thanks for the visit and the comment, Martin. Chestnut trees have yellowish green leaves which are shiny, and they turn completely yellow during the fall. They grow in green spiky cases and fall to the ground in autumn - the shells often split on impact to reveal the shiny conker inside. I’ve now looked into this and discovered that, in 2004, the BBC reported that several schools were banning children from playing conkers because of nut allergy fears. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on September 04, 2018: Some plants have roots, leaves, or cells that prevent the entry of salt. I've heard about the idea that conkers repel spiders, but I haven't seen any proof one way or the other. Thank you for the education here. Conkers are grown from the horse chestnut but they are not an edible verson and could be quite harmful to anyone trying to eat them. The first mention of the game is in Robert Southey's memoirs published in 1821. It produces prickly fruit capsules that contain a glossy brown and nut-like seed. Plant in a composted, well-draining soil. Maybe they only appear when the weather turns cooler. Conkers is popular in the South-eastern part of Europe, and it grows in mixed forests. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 21, 2013: Hi, Dianna. This may be because summers are becoming warmer in some parts of the world. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on December 20, 2017: I love the flowers, too, Peg. Also, the soil needs to contain essential nutrients for a tree to bloom. The trees are sometimes planted on either side of a road, forming beautiful avenues. Great information and quite interesting, Alicia. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Conkers (horse chestnuts) – should my dog play with them? Conkers can be mildly … Thanks for the visit and the vote, moonlake. Mel Carriere from Snowbound and down in Northern Colorado on October 14, 2013: Fascinating story on the game of conkers, which was unknown to me until now. A conker that breaks another one is the winner. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 24, 2013: Thanks for the interesting comment, LastRoseofSummer2. Here’s How to Homestead on Your Boat: 2 Tips & Some Boat Parts You Need! Question: Why are there no flowers on my horse chestnut tree? Answer: Several factors may explain why a particular horse chestnut tree doesn’t produce flowers. The first recorded game of conkers played with horse chestnut seeds took place in 1848 on the Isle of Wight. Faith Reaper from southern USA on October 14, 2013: Thank you for this astounding hub here on the horse chestnut trees, for I have never heard of such and learned much from your most interesting and insightful hub here. They are a poignant reminder of the life and fate of Anne and her family. I believe that we have Horse Chestnut Trees here in western Massachusetts. Horse chestnut trees are native to the Balkans, but were introduced to the UK in the 16th century. The horse chestnut is a beautiful ornamental tree with attractive leaves and flowers. Conkers. The plant also contains a substance called aescin (or escin), which is thought to produce the beneficial effects noted in experiments. Horse chestnut flowers are mainly white but have attractive pink or yellow blotches at their base. Blessings to you, too. I can imagine a situation where you might happen to have conkers around at the this time of year and the spiders disappear for other, perhaps seasonal reasons. 5 Outdoor Tips For Cold Winter Homesteading, Prepare Your Homestead for a Storm with These Hurricane Preparedness Tips. Nature is an interesting topic to explore! Conkers are bigger than chestnuts. What is the difference between conkers and chestnuts, you may ask? Some may feel that they could roast it and eat, but conkers must never be consumed in any form. Martin Kloess from San Francisco on October 14, 2013: © 2021 Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Another drawback of these darn smart phones. Conkers and a fruit capsule dropped by a horse chestnut tree. The World Conker Championships is an annual event that is held in the middle of October. Great article. Both have a similar feature and people often mistake conkers for chestnuts. Fresh chestnuts contain vitamin C and are much lower in fat than other nuts and contain twice as much starch as a potato, earning the chestnut tree the nickname “bread tree” in some regions of the world. The time lapse transformation is particularly attractive, and I love the comical conker playing video! The fruits are large and prickly. They are green at first and turn yellow in the autumn. Excellent as always. I love the trees but knew next to nothing about them. It's always sad when a tree is cut down. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on October 15, 2013: All of this information about this tree is new to me and very interesting. My iPhone doesn't know about it either, because it changed the word conkers into "con jets," which doesn't make any sense. An excessive quantity of certain minerals can be harmful. It must not even be fed to horses just because it is named as horse conkers. Although infected trees look very unattractive, they aren't killed by the moth. Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a traditional herb that’s native... Homesteading mamas know that there are some items you simply cannot go without when living a farm or ranch. Thank you for this exceptional exposition. Conkers on the other side are not edible as they have a chemical called aescin which is poisonous and it can cause vomiting and paralysis. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 17, 2013: Hi, Nell. As far as I know us Yanks don't play it, although it sounds like fun. Up and more and sharing. However, in severe cases the infection travels deeper into the tree trunk and kills the inner bark, the cambium (which produces new plant tissue) and the outer wood. moonlake from America on October 24, 2013: I love this tree but I think the only one we had in our town has been cut down. The horse chestnut is a much-loved tree in the United Kingdom. Both conkers and sweet chestnuts are a rich 'chestnut-brown' in colour. Voted up. Thank you very much, CraftytotheCore! Peg Cole from Northeast of Dallas, Texas on December 20, 2017: The flowers on this tree are incredibly beautiful. Conkers on the other side are not edible as they have a chemical called aescin which is poisonous and it can cause vomiting and paralysis. The nuts appear in autumn and fall to the ground as they ripen. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 22, 2013: Thanks for commenting and for sharing your story, Deb. Conkers are non-edible and they are not related to the chestnuts and their botanical name is Castanea dentate. The goal of the game is for a person to use his or her conker to break one belonging to another person. Features of Horse Chestnut Trees. The loss of horse chestnut trees from Britain would be a very sad event. In this early autumn period, horse chestnuts, which grow and fall from the horse chestnut or conker tree, are frequently confused with sweet chestnuts, which come from the sweet or Spanish chestnut tree. In some regions of Britain conkers are given alternate names, including obblyonkers and cheggies. He describes a similar game, but played with snail shells or hazelnuts. The tree survived for fifty years after Anne’s death. Trees are fighting back against moths with the help of conkers Families are busily harvesting the famed seeds of the horse chestnut tree this … Those green horse chestnut fruits look like they could be painful if you got hit with them. A horse chestnut tree may grow to over a hundred feet in height. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 26, 2014: Thanks, ologsinquito. The conker should be open before planting, however, it might open in the soil. Now I'm worrying about conkers who may be susceptible to cankers. Thank you for the visit and the comment. Roger Griffeth, via Wikimedia Commons, public domain image. A lovely horse chestnut tree in a park in Essex, England, Sannse at the English language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Any extract that's used must be free of aesculin. I think that Hildegard of Bingen was a very interesting woman. The infection may be minor. The nuts contain saponins and if ground or chopped and soaked in water make a great laundry detergent. Nell Rose from England on October 17, 2013: Hi Alicia, I used to love playing conkers! A wonderful read thus voted up plus shared. This rule prevents players from entering the games with an unfair advantage. Horse chestnuts are carried for good luck and charm. It's native to Southeastern Europe but is grown in parks, landscaped areas, and gardens around the world. One of my favorite herbalists, Hildegard of Bingen, believed chestnuts could cure just about anything. The earliest games of conkers were actually performed with hazelnuts or sea shells instead of horse chestnuts. According to the UN statistics, our planet’s forest location is estimated around 30% of the total... Conkers are the brown seed that come from the horse chestnut tree. In some areas, they’re popular with school children who put them on … These plants haven't been tested for medicinal benefits or safety. The rich brown colour makes both the seeds quite appealing. They are born in erect spikes that are sometimes called "candles" because they look as though they are lighting up the tree. Horsechestnuts: Conkers and Buckeyes. The players take turns swinging their conkers. They both look similar, and conkers is often called as horse chestnuts, and this confuses a lot of people. Conkers with flat sides are sometimes called cheesers. Chestnuts are from the United States of America, and they are found in the Eastern hardwood forests. It creates an infection in the tree bark (a canker). Boy, that's a long time ago. Well, conkers are the nuts of a horse chestnut tree. Great hub! I love to learn about trees. It was only from the 1850s that using horse chestnuts was regularly referred to in certain regions. The horse chestnut belongs to the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae, or the soapberry family. Pauline Eccles, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Generic License. drbj and sherry from south Florida on October 16, 2013: Who knew about the horse chestnut tree and conkers and the conkers game, Alicia? The horse chestnut is a beautiful ornamental tree with attractive leaves and flowers. They resemble edible chestnuts but are, in fact, TOXIC. Despite its common name, horse chestnut isn't closely related to true chestnut trees. Storing the seed for a year will also harden it. We had these tress in Indiana and I failed to realize this game of conkers existed..as a child it would have been fun! It seems to be a British tradition. And in fact in this Autumn season, Milan’s shops and markets are putting out piles of chestnuts to entice you. Thanks for the comment. It's interesting to hear about other places where conkers is played. Conker nuts are bitter and people often confuse conkers with chestnuts as both the nuts looks quite similar. The moth causes the leaves of horse chestnut to turn brown and fall off the tree in late summer instead of in the fall. I loved the time-lapsed video of 8 seasons of this gorgeous tree. Chestnuts are just that,Chestnuts. The damaged area releases a sticky, reddish brown liquid. Difference between conkers and chestnuts . The outer of the conker is green, thick, coarse, lumpy and has some pointy bits. We are a florists that belive in customer care, brides are individual, and sympathy flowers are created with respect. Thank you! For example, if a none-er breaks a two-er, the none-er becomes a three-er. Can you eat conkers? Try it both ways if you like. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on August 06, 2019: I don't know the answer with respect to your conkers, but I have noticed in my area that some fruits are ripening much earlier than they used to. 9 were here. Many want to know whether there is any truth in the old wives' tale that spiders have a morbid fear of horse chestnuts and that leaving conkers … Search your local parks, gardens, streets, and green areas for horse chestnut trees. Allergy to chestnuts is rare but it can cause serious reactions in rare cases. Both the trees are deciduous. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on September 20, 2014: Thank you very much for the comment and the vote, Alun. The flowers of the chestnut tree produce a strong fragrance. Competitive conkers are assigned a number. The scientific name of the horse chestnut tree is Aesculus hippocastanum. Each fruit generally contains one conker (or horse chestnut) but may occasionally contain two or even three conkers. By the way, don't confuse edible chestnuts with the semi-poisonous nuts of the common Horse-Chestnut tree (conkers) which ripen at the same time and are of a similar size, shape and colour. These methods include soaking the seed in vinegar or salt water and baking it in an oven. A white mark is present at one end of the seed. Horse chestnut trees grow in my neighbourhood in Canada. They also state that there is no evidence that it can help any other condition, however. However, the numbering system gets more complicated than this. A screwdriver or another device is sometimes used instead of a drill. These saplings were sent to different places around the world. So it was extremely educational and entertaining to read your fascinating treatise on same. A horizontal view of a horse chestnut flower spike; the spikes are arranged vertically on the tree and look like candles, William N. Beckon, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. LastRoseofSummer2 from Arizona on October 24, 2013: Thank you! I've heard about other people who use conkers to make laundry detergent. T The Horsechestnut, Aesculus hippcastanum, is a majestic tree that produces fruit encased in a burr, similar to a chestnut, but the fruit is not edible. Greensleeves Hubs from Essex, UK on September 20, 2014: Lovely feature about all aspects of the life of horse chestnuts. We are a florists that belive in customer care, brides are individual, and sympathy flowers are created with respect. These nuts are brown, and they are also edible. Thanks, Mel. As always, thank you very much for the comment, the vote and the shares! In this condition, a weakness in the leg veins interferes with the return of blood from the legs to the heart. Your inquisitive dog may find conkers interesting but it’s important to know the dangers of eating them. Sweet chestnuts and conkers are distant relatives, and chestnuts are very much liked by people when they are roasted. This term means that a leaf consists of smaller leaflets that radiate from a common base. In the United Kingdom, even adults play conkers. Autumn has arrived in Scotland and with the leaves changing colour along comes the chestnuts which means time for our annual conker hunt. They are termed horse chestnuts, buckeyes or conkers. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. They have been a beautiful part of the landscape for many years. Conkers are the glossy brown seeds of the horse chestnut tree. It is a hard brown nut which is found in a prickly casing.They are called Buckeyes in the US. The following are some of the differences between a chestnut and a horse chestnut: Conkers trees are usually large, and they are more than 100 feet tall. There has been some concern that horse chestnut trees are being weakened by the moth's presence, which might make them more susceptible to microbe infections. There are a few types of trees that closely resemble chestnuts, but they are not true chestnuts (castanea spp.). It would be very interesting - and useful - if conkers contained a chemical that kept spiders away from an area! One has to hope that they were true chestnuts (edible) and not horse chestnuts (toxic). And the nuts do look much alike, even though the trees they come from are very different. Dogs shouldn't be allowed to eat horse chestnuts. I read that they have made a spray for spiders from it, great read! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire: thus begins Nat King Cole’s classic Christmas song. It … nell. Extracts intended for medical use must be obtained from Aesculus hippocastanum and not from related plants such as Aesculus californica (California buckeye) or Aesculus glabra (Ohio buckeye). A none-er is a conker that hasn't yet broken another one while a one-er has broken one conker. Another important factor is maturity. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 16, 2013: Hi, drbj. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency. Read more on the Anaphylaxis Campaign website. When planting horse chestnut conkers in spring, start them in a half gallon container until you see growth. Some trees may be naturally sterile. Conkers are not sweet chesnuts. The name conker may have come from the sound that's made as two conkers hit each other. Glad to know some more info on it all. A very interesting hub, great job. They're safe to touch, though. A conker not only gains a point for defeating another one but also take over the points of the conker that it destroyed. First, the tree needs to be genetically capable of reproduction. The horse chestnut is moderately tolerant to salt, but I’ve haven’t seen any information about the specific mechanisms that it uses to deal with the substance. ), Excellent introduction to a distinctive and attractive tree. I love the looks of this majestic tree. Pick up fallen conkers during autumn. Many people get confused when it comes to conkers and chestnuts. Playing Conkers (or Horse Chestnuts to the rest of the world) is a VERY British “school boy” game to play. Conker conundrum Despite all the fun to be had with the seeds of a horse chestnut tree, they do have a more serious side. Voted up, shared, pinned, etc. The condition causes problems such as varicose veins, ankle swelling, and pain. The leaves of the horse chestnut trees become darker in colour when they mature. A tree generally needs to be several years old before it blooms. (I've had some strange experiences with the automatic spell check on my iPad, too!). Hundreds of tons were collected from playgrounds, gardens and local parks, as children responded to a notice pinned to their classroom walls: 'THIS COLLECTION IS INVALUABLE WAR WORK AND IS VERY URGENT. Deb Hirt from Stillwater, OK on October 22, 2013: When I was growing up, we had a horse chestnut in the yard, and I regularly played with the conkers, but I didn't know about the game that you played. Of interest are the Horsechestnuts. Inspect the ground around the trees during autumn for the green spiky husks that contain the brown conker nuts and collect some. Even if it turns out that horse chestnuts or these other items do not have any effect, I am intrigued as to why people would believe this in the first place. The seeds or conkers may be smaller than normal, however. The British schoolchildren tie them to their shoelaces and play with them by smashing it hard on the floor. Keep the soil moist, but not overly wet. During the war, German troops occupied the Netherlands. Unfortunately, it was eventually affected by disease and died. Conkers is a traditional game in the UK, where I grew up. Alvesgaspar, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. The Horse Chestnut Tree and Conkers: Facts and Uses A Beautiful Tree. Conkers contain a poisonous chemical called aesculin. Thank you for the comment, Eddy. They appear in late summer and autumn when they ripen and fall to the ground. In a study by ANSES on cases of confusion between plants recorded by French poison control centres from 2012 to 2018, confusion of horse chestnuts with sweet chestnuts The chestnut trees need moist and well-drained soil. 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