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AESCULUS x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

Commonly known as Buckeye, Sunrise horse chestnut

Glowing red-orange leaves in autumn

Deciduous
5-palmate, glossy leaves with obovate to ovate leaflets to 15cm (6in) long
Yellow
Height
4m (13ft)
Spread
4m (13ft)
Tree
Slow-growing, conical tree. Copper-coloured young foliage turning dark green in summer. Candle 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

AESCULUS x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

£35.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Details
Description
Mature Size
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Additional Features

	Good to know	A. flava x A. sylvatica. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects
	Pests & Diseases	Scale insects, leaf miners, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch
	Place of origin	Southeastern USA

Flower Shape

Panicles

Conical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall

Garden Location/Conditions

Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf form

Palmate

(see photos above)

Leaf margin

Serrulate

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

	Obovate	(see photos above)
	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.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Toxic - Category C