Aesculus pavia var. discolor 'Koehnei'

Synonyms

Aesculus pavia 'Rosea Nana'
Aesculus discolor 'Koehnei'

Trees

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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

Pruning group 1

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