Aesculus mutabilis 'Induta'
Horse chestnut
The Aesculus mutabilis 'Induta' has an compact spherical shape usually grafted on a stem. It is a slow growing plant that is sturdy and compact. The trunk is very smooth and dark grey. The thick twigs bear non-sticky, smooth buds. The decorative, bluish-green leaf has five leaflets. The underside is thickly haired and has a lighter colour.The end of each flower is yellow to salmon pink.
The three grows best in a slightly moist soil and is susceptible to salt (for icy roads)
↕ 250 cm – 200 cm
❄ -25 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Species | mutabilis |
| Cultivar | 'Induta' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | may, june |
| Colour (flower) | yellow, orange, pink |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 250 cm, 200 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | acid, neutral |
| Soil type | acid, neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | solitary |