Aesculus parviflora
Bottlebrush buckeye
Aesculus parviflora is a large suckering deciduous shrub that reaches a height of 2,5 - 4 meters and a width of 8 meters. It has palmate leaves which open bronze, then dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Erect panicles of white flowers with prominent stamens, are sometimes followed by smooth fruits. It grows well in well-drained soil.
↕ 250 cm – 300 cm
❄ -30 °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 | parviflora |
Bloei
| Flowering period | june, july |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Autumn colour | yellow |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 250 cm, 300 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | acid, neutral |
| Soil type | acid, neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -30 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
| Soil moisture | moist, normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | fruit/berries, solitary |