Aesculus glabra var. arguta (Texas Buckeye)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Hippocastanaceae) |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Species | glabra |
| Variety | arguta |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southern United States (Texas). |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 7 m |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Small tree or shrub, drooping. |
| Notable Specimens | The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Vineland, Ontario, Canada. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark is light to dark grey-brown, with hairy branchlets. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Buds are conical and acute. |
| Leaf Description | 7-9 lanceolate leaflets that are subcaudate to 12 cm and at first are pubescent beneath. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are cream coloured. |
| Fruit Description | 1-3 brown seeds, to 2.5 cm diameter. |
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