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AESCULUS x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'
Commonly known as Buckeye, Sunrise horse chestnut
Coppery young foliage and orange-red autumn colour
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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 -
Deciduous5-palmate, glossy leaves with obovate to ovate leaflets to 15cm (6in) long
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Yellow
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PaniclesConical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Serrulate
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Obovate
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Ovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (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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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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
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