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. |