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Aesculus pavia


Red Buckeye




Origin:  North America.
            Mike's Opinion

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Similar in initial character to A. x carnea but not as worthy a placement in the landscape. Flowers are interesting but after having experienced A. x carnea this is a poor substitute. The size may be its redeeming quality since where one wishes the attributes of A. x carnea but does not have the room, this is the second choice.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Sapindaceae (Hippocastanaceae)
Genus
Aesculus
Species
pavia
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-20
Temperature (°F)
5
Height
9 - 12 m
Spread
7 - 10 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
Landscape
Landscape specimen.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and medium moisture soils. Prefers fertile soil.
Shape
Multi-stemmed tree, oval and round.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Leaf blotch can be a problem. Powdery mildew and leaf spots may occur. Bagworms, Japanese beetles and borers are troublesome.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Buds are quite pronounced, globose and scaled.
Leaf Description
Palmately compound leaves with 5 spreading ovate-oblong leaflets. Leaflets have doubly-toothed margins.
Flower Description
Showy flowers appear in upright terminal panicles that are 15 - 20 cm long.
Fruit Description
Prickly husky capsules that are 3 - 4 cm in diameter and contains 2 - 3 nuts. The nuts are poisonous.
Colour Description
The bark is a greyish-beige. The leaves are dark green. Panicle is bright red. The husk is green.
Texture Description
The bark is smooth when young and becomes coarse as it matures. The husk is smooth in texture.
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Health, Sussex, England.
Propagation
Seeding. The seed germinates almost immediately and must be given protection so it is best to sow it immediately upon collection in a cold frame. The seed is recalcitrant and has limited viability and must not be allowed to dry out. It cannot be stored long term (greater than three months).
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