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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
£40.00 each
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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
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Deciduous5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves divided into ovate leaflets, 23cm (9in) or more, long, bronze when young.
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White
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PaniclesConical panicles to 30cm (12in) tall
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubSuckering shrub. Produces spidery flowers with protruding stamens followed by smooth-skinned fruit.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
5m (16ft)
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