Aesculus glabra var. arguta (Texas Buckeye)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Hippocastanaceae)
GenusAesculus
Speciesglabra
Varietyarguta
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginSouthern United States (Texas).
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height7 m
Spread3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSmall tree or shrub, drooping.
Notable SpecimensThe Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Vineland, Ontario, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBark is light to dark grey-brown, with hairy branchlets.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionBuds are conical and acute.
Leaf Description7-9 lanceolate leaflets that are subcaudate to 12 cm and at first are pubescent beneath.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are cream coloured.
Fruit Description1-3 brown seeds, to 2.5 cm diameter.

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