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    AESCULUS

    Commonly known as American red buckeye, Red buckeye

    The horse chestnut, or buckeye, is a genus of about 15 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from southeastern Europe, the Himalayas, eatern Asia and North America.

    Striking for their large flower spikes in candles most are too large for average gardens and are popular street  and park trees.

    The common "hippocastanum" was brought into the UK from Turkey in the late 16th century.

    They provide nectar and pollen for insects, particularly bees, and the fruit "conker" is eaten by mammals.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern USA.
    • Deciduous
      5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves with oblong to lance-shaped leaflets to 13cm (5in) or more, long.
    • Red
      Red, sometimes yellow-marked.
    • Panicles
      Conical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Oblong
    • Obovate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Or small tree. Flowers are followed by smooth-skinned fruit.
    • Tree
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Broadly conical
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
      		  
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    Aesculus - Growing Guide
    Shrubs - Care Guide
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    Yellow flowers and good autumn tints
     
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