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. |