Chestnut

In the 19th century, they began to massively plant greenery in Kyiv. It was at that time that chestnuts spread quickly to public places, private gardens.

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They say that Governor-General Bibikov began planting chestnut trees. That he brought them from Hungary.

Chestnut trees live 500 years or more. They have existed since prehistoric times. By 378 BC The Romans actively cultivated chestnuts and ground the nuts into flour for baking bread.

The chestnut symbolizes solar energy, the symbol of this tree is fire. Even among the people, the color of chestnut is called a candle. This tree drives away evil spirits, so it should be planted near the house. If you want to attract well-being and prosperity, then the fruits of this wonderful tree should be carried in your pockets.

Horse chestnut is a deciduous tree or shrub. A tree in natural conditions can reach up to 25 meters in height and up to 15 meters in width. The leaves are large, complex 5-7 palmate, form a lush and dense crown. The flowers are white with yellow-red specks in candle-shaped, large inflorescences.

Isn't she a pretty thing?! ♥️🐎🐎

According to another version, the estates of Kyiv monasteries were decorated with chestnut trees as early as the 17th-18th centuries. We find information about this, in particular, in the “History of the city of Kiev”, dated 1799-1800, which mentions “wild” (inedible) chestnuts, which wealthy Kievans “plant in gardens only for the beauty of their flowers”

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