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. |