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AESCULUS parviflora
Commonly known as Bottlebrush buckeye, Dwarf horse chestnut
Rare spreading shrub growing up to 2.5 metres high & forming thickets from suckering. Good autumn colour
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - 5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves divided into ovate leaflets, 23cm (9in) or more, long, bronze when young.
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Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - suckering shrub. Produces spidery flowers with protruding stamens followed by smooth-skinned fruit.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Suitable for a medium-sized garden. -
Pests & Diseases - scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch. -
Place of origin - southeastern USA. -
Flower Shape - Panicles - conical panicles to 30cm (12in) tall
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Aesculus - Growing Guide
Aesculus - Information
Shrubs - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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