Aesculus indica 'Sydney Pearce' (Indian Horsechestnut)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Hippocastanaceae)
GenusAesculus
Speciesindica
Cultivar'Sydney Pearce'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-18 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height30 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeVigorous and robust form.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionBuds are ovoid to 1.5 cm and red-brown in colour.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are dark green with red petioles, with 5-9 leaflets to 32 cm, turning yellow to orange in autumn.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are up to 2.5 cm in diameter, white flushed pink and marked yellow.
Fruit DescriptionSeeds are up to 4 cm long, and dark brown with a beige circular patch.

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