Hourse chestnut (Aesculus indica) is a useful broad-leaved tree which grows naturally as an individual or as an associate of other broad leaved species in high hill coniferous forests of N.W.F.P., Punjab and Azad Kashmir. Its wood is pale pink, soft and used for light constructional work, packing cases water troughs and furniture. The tree grows to a large size specially under favourable conditions. It is a moderate light demander and has good coppicing power.