Aesculus indica
'Sydney Pearce'
Indian Horsechestnut
| Family |
| Sapindaceae (Hippocastanaceae) |
| Genus |
| Aesculus |
| Species |
| indica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Sydney Pearce' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 - H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 - 10 |
| Height |
| 30 m |
| Shape |
| Vigorous and robust form. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| 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. |