Aesculus × mutabilis 'Penduliflora'

Synonyms

Aesculus pavia 'Penduliflora'

Shrubs Trees

A deciduous shrub or tree to 8m wide and high with an open growing habit. The leaves are a glossy, deep green and palmate with usually 5 leaflets that become dark yellow in autumn. It has yellow and pink flowers at eye level, however, fruit is rarely formed.

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 or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

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 soil with good light. Suitable for banks and medium-sized gardens. For further information, see our advice on shrub cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Banks and slopes

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale and horse chestnut leaf-mining moth

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, canker, leaf spot and honey fungus