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AESCULUS pavia
Commonly known as American red buckeye, Red buckeye
(A.splendens) - long upright panicles of deep crimson flowers. New leaves tinted bronze
Further Reading....
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Deciduous5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves with oblong to lance-shaped leaflets to 13cm (5in) or more, long.
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RedRed, sometimes yellow-marked. -
Height5m (16ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Flowers are followed by smooth-skinned fruit.
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Tree
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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
AESCULUS pavia
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesScale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch.
Place of originEastern USA. -
Flower ShapePaniclesConical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Palmate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
(see photos above)
Obovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) -
Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Taking semi-ripe cuttings -Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-sown seedlings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Trimming a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Buy Varieties of AESCULUS pavia
AESCULUS pavia 'Atrosanguinea'
Buckeye, Horse chestnut
new leaves tinted bronze. Upright panicles of pink-red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
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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