Aesculus indica 'Sydney Pearce' (Indian Horsechestnut)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Hippocastanaceae) |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Species | indica |
| Cultivar | 'Sydney Pearce' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 10 |
| Height | 30 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Vigorous and robust form. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Buds are ovoid to 1.5 cm and red-brown in colour. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are dark green with red petioles, with 5-9 leaflets to 32 cm, turning yellow to orange in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are up to 2.5 cm in diameter, white flushed pink and marked yellow. |
| Fruit Description | Seeds are up to 4 cm long, and dark brown with a beige circular patch. |
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