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AESCULUS x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'
Commonly known as Buckeye, Sunrise horse chestnut
Glowing red-orange leaves in autumn
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Deciduous5-palmate, glossy leaves with obovate to ovate leaflets to 15cm (6in) long
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Yellow
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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TreeSlow-growing, conical tree. Copper-coloured young foliage turning dark green in summer. Candle flowers are followed by smooth-skinned fruit
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
AESCULUS x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA. flava x A. sylvatica. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insectsPests & DiseasesScale insects, leaf miners, canker, coral spot, leaf blotchPlace of originSoutheastern USA
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Flower ShapePaniclesConical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPalmate
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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 InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten
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Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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WildlifeBee friendly
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