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AESCULUS pavia 'Atrosanguinea'
Commonly known as Buckeye, Horse chestnut
New leaves tinted bronze. Upright panicles of pink-red flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - 5- to 7-lobed leaves with oblong to lance-shaped leaflets to 13cm (5in) or more, long
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Red -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - or small tree. Flowers are followed by smooth-skinned fruit.
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Tree
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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 - Pests & Diseases - - scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch -
Place of origin - eastern USA -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - conical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf form - Compound Palmate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above
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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 - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Broadly conical -
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Aesculus - Growing Guide
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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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