Abstract:This study aimed to explore the correlation between leaf nutrition of A. hippocastanum and their site soil condition in Lanzhou,therefore providing the information for its better growth to fulfil its full ecological function.Leaf patches of horse chestnut and its site soil were sampled from the field around the main urban area of Lanzhou (Ghengguan,Qilihe,Aning and Xigu Districtions) in different seasons (summer and autumn) and analyzed in laboratory.The results showed that leaf water content,leaf chlorophyll content and leaf total N,P,K and Cu contents were higher in summer than in autumn,while leaf Ca,Mg and Fe contents were higher in autumn than in summer.The overall soil pH was relatively high,while the contents of organic matter,hydrolyzed N,exchangeable Mg,available Cu and Fe in soil were low.Leaf relative water content in summer had a significant negative correlation with soil exchangeable Ca and Mg content (both P<0.05).Leaf chlorophyll content and soil effective Cu and Fe showed a significant and positive correlation (P<0.05).Soil total N,P and K all had significant and positive correlation with soil exchangeable Ca content (P<0.01) as well as soil exchangeable Mg (P<0.05).Leaf Cu content had a significant and negative correlation with both available N content and P content in soil (P<0.05).There was a significant positive correlation between leaf exchangeable Ca content and soil available N content (P<0.05),while no significant correlation between other leaf nutrient content and soil nutrient content was found.For the maintenance and management of A. hippocastanum,it would be important to fertilize appropriately based on the actual nutritional status of leaves and soil,and the nutrient demand in different growing stages.