AESCULUS indica
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AESCULUS indica
Commonly known as Indian horse chestnut
£35.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Conkers in the autumn
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Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale and leaf-mining moth. canker and honey fungus -
Place of origin
India and Himalayas -
Deciduous
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White
White spotted yellow -
Panicles
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Palmate
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Height
10 - 12 metres -
Spread
5 metres
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Humans-pets(dogs) -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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