AWARD

AESCULUS indica 'Sydney Pearce'

Commonly known as Buckeye, Indian horse chestnut

Large panicles of white flowers which are marked with yellow and suffused with pink to make an attractive display
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Usually 7-palmate leaves, composed of obovate to lance-shaped leaflets, 30cm (12in) or more long, opening bronze and turning glossy, mid-green.
  • Yellow
    Suffused with pink
  • Height
    15m (50ft)
  • Spread
    15m (50ft)
  • Tree
    Spreading, rounded tree. Flowers are 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

AESCULUS indica 'Sydney Pearce'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch.
    Place of origin
    North western Himalayas. Garden origin. UK. 1935. A selection by Sydney Pearce, Assistant Curator of the arboretum at Kew.
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Cylindrical panicles 30-40cm (12-16in) tall
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 1
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    (People & Pets)
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Aesculus - Growing Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
Trees - Care Guide
15m (50ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  15m (50ft)
  

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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