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AESCULUS pavia 'Atrosanguinea'
Commonly known as Buckeye, Horse chestnut
New leaves tinted bronze. Upright panicles of pink-red flowers
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern USA -
Deciduous5- to 7-lobed leaves with oblong to lance-shaped leaflets to 13cm (5in) or more, long
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Red
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PaniclesConical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Flowers are followed by smooth-skinned fruit.
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Tree
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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) -
Summer 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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Mature Size5m (16ft)
3m (10ft)
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