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'A' > AESCULUS > parviflora >

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

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Deciduous - 5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves divided into ovate leaflets, 23cm (9in) or more, long, bronze when young.
White
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub - suckering shrub. Produces spidery flowers with protruding stamens followed by smooth-skinned fruit.
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)
Full sun
Partial shade
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
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -