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AESCULUS californica

Commonly known as California buckeye, California horse chestnut

Fragrant white flower spikes with a pink tint in late summer. A low spreading tree which has performed well here
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Available autumn 2020 -
£25.00 each

Delivery Information Available autumn 2020
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
  • Deciduous - 5- to 7-palmate, mid-green leaves divided into narrowly oval leaflets 10cm (4in) or more long
  • White
  • Height - 8m (26ft)
  • Spread - 10m (33ft)
  • Tree - spreading, short-trunked tree. Produces flowers with long, protruding stamens followed by rough-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
  • Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
  • Additional Features - Good to know - - an 1850s introduction by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864).
  • Pests & Diseases - scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch.
  • Place of origin - USA (California)
  • Flower Shape - Panicles - - dense cylindrical panicles to 20cm (8in) tall
  • Hardiness - Fully hardy -
  • Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
  • Seasonal Interest - Summer -
  • Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
  • Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
  • Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Aesculus - Growing Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
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