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Shrubs
Aesculus parviflora


bottlebrush buckeye
A large suckering deciduous shrub with palmate leaves which open bronze, then dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Erect panicles of white flowers with prominent stamens, are sometimes followed by smooth fruits
Other common names
dwarf buckeyedwarf horse chestnut
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Bronze | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Aesculus can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with showy flowers, palmately-lobed leaves and sometimes good autumn colour
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S United States
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate from suckers
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
A canker, Coral spot and a leaf spot may be a problem
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