AESCULUS wilsonii

Commonly known as Buckeye, Horse Chestnut

A very rare tree with tall white flowers with a yellow centre which turns red. The original record tree at Caerhays is on its last legs after 100 years

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£55.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - leaves emerge bronze-red, turning green
White
Yellow - yellow centre
Height - 15m (50ft)
Spread - 10m (33ft)
Tree - slow-growing, spreading tree.
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
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch
Place of origin - China
Flower Shape - Panicles - - cylindrical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf form - Compound Palmate - see photos above
Leaf margin - Lobed - 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 - - deep soil.
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -