Aesculus pavia 'Atrosanguinea'

RHS Plant Profile
red buckeye 'Atrosanguinea'
red buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' RHS
Trees

Forms a small, upright tree with glossy green, palmate leaves, pinky-bronze when young. Upright, rather sparse panicles of deep red flowers appear in early summer followed by pale brown, smooth-skinned fruit

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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
Columnar upright
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

Needs a deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance

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