Aesculus pavia var. discolor 'Koehnei'
A small, very slow-growing deciduous tree with five-lobed glossy green leaves, which emerge bronze in spring. It has candles of dark pink flowers in late May becoming tinged with orange as they age. These then develop into smooth brown fruits containing two conkers
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Pink | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Brown Yellow | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets (dogs): harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Aesculus can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with showy flowers, palmately-lobed leaves and sometimes good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, in good light but with shelter from winds
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale and leaf-mining moth
Diseases
May be susceptible to coral spot, canker, leaf spot and honey fungus
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