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Aesculus hippocastanum Baumanii

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Aesculus hippocastanum Baumanii European Horse Chestnut, Baumanns Horse Chestnut,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Oval, Pyramida

Description:

Large oval-shaped deciduous tree with large green leaves and clusters of double white flowers during spring. Great for parks and large gardens. Attractive yellow and brown autumn colour. Sterile variety. Grows approx. 25m H x 15m W. CAUTION Harmful if eaten.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

10-25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Foliage Feature / Colour, Park And Gardens, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Sapindaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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