AESCULUS x mutabilis 'Induta'

Commonly known as Buckeye, Dwarf horse chestnut

Upright panicles of apricot flowers with yellow markings. Good autumn colour
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    5- to 7-palmate leaves with ovate leaflets, 20cm (8in), or more, long
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tree
    Rounded to spreading tree, sometimes shrublike
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

AESCULUS x mutabilis 'Induta'

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£30.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC
plant size comparison icon 2 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. 'Rosea Nana'. Smaller tree suitable for a medium-sized garden growing to about 4m (13ft) by 3m (10ft) in 10 years. Rarely produces fruit and should not require pruning
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Germany. 1905
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    To 20cm (8in) tall
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf form
    Palmate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
  • 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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5m (16ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

Useful extras...

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