You can grow any tree in a container as long as you have enough room for the roots and can provide the water it needs, which sounds like you've been doing thus far - 22 years is a long time. If the tree is healthy, I would leave it in its container, repotting only as needed. If it is flowering, then I see no reason why it shouldn't produce conkers, given it receives adequate pollination. You may also want to give it some phosphorus rich fertilizer or add bone meal to the soil. Should you decide to plant it out, this article will help:
Yes, much like chestnut on the inner legs, ergots can and will grow back over time.
No, horse chestnut trees are native to Europe and are not found growing naturally in Australia.
Conkers come from the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum), which is a deciduous tree known for its large, distinctive leaves and spiky green fruits.
yes chestnut trees grow in the us in california.
Aesculus hippocastanum the Horse Chestnut.
The horse chestnut tree [Aesculus hippocastanum] originated on the borders between Greece and Albania. They along with other members of the family are hardy thro'out most Temperate regions.
the horse has to be taken care of for it to age
I came on here to find the answer not type my answer.
I have two chestnut trees in southwest Iowa, so one can assume they would also grow in Illinois.
To grow a horse chestnut tree, plant the seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the tree regularly, especially during dry periods, and provide mulch to retain moisture. Prune the tree as needed to maintain its shape and health.
An Italian Chestnut, is a type of nut you eat. A horse chestnut is the scabby looking circular spot on the insides of both front and hind legs. This spot is believed to be where the horses of ancient times's third toe came from. I would not suggest eating a horse chestnut. :-)
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