Aesculus parviflora

Bottlebrush buckeye

The dwarf Horse Chestnut is a spreading shrub growing up to 2.5 metres high and forming thickets from suckering. Like all chestnuts, it has attractive autumn colour. It produces spidery flowers with protruding stamens in panicles to 30cm tall followed by smooth-skinned fruit. Prefers slightly acidic-neutral soil. (pH 6-7). Preferred location: semi-shade.

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plant Features

Partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
All soil conditions

plant information

Common name

Bottlebrush buckeye

Latin name

Aesculus parviflora

type

Deciduous trees or shrubs

family

Sapindaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

All soil conditions
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Bottlebrush buckeye is 3.00meters x 2.50meters

3.00 M 2.50 M

Aesculus parviflora

Planting season

From Early Autumn TO Mid Autumn

Young trees should be planted in their permanent position as soon as is practical. If they are large enough, at the end of their first growing season and certainly at the end of the second. Do not allow them to be grown in too shallow a container for any length of time. To plant, dig a hole about three times the width of the root ball and deep enough so that the top of the rootball is flush with the soil. Once the tree is placed in the hole, ensure it is straight before adding some of the soil to anchor it in place. Fill the hole with water, allowing it to absorb before adding organic matter and remaining soil. Tamp down lightly to eliminate any air pockets and add a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and keep out weeds.

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