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

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Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£35.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 to 3 Litre

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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
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.
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 -
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 -
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -