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Aesculus chinensis var. wilsonii (Wilson's horse chestnut)
1 hour care
per year
per year
15m
Max height
Max height
10m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aesculus chinensis var. wilsonii
Other names
Wilson's horse chestnut, Aesculus wilsonii, Chinese horse chestnut
Genus
Aesculus Aesculus
Species
A. chinensis var. wilsonii - A. chinensis var. wilsonii is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with palmate leaves divided into seven narrowly oblong to obovate, dark green leaves, bronze-red when young, and conical panicles of pink- and yellow-marked flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by rough-skinned, ovoid, pale green fruit ripening brown.
Aesculus chinensis var. wilsonii is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Flower
White, Flushed yellow, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Bronze-red in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Horse chestnut scale , Leaf mining moths Horse chestnut scale , Leaf mining moths
Coral spot , Canker , Leaf spot Coral spot , Canker , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 only when dormant.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Aesculus chinensis var. wilsonii (Wilson's horse chestnut) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Leaves might scorch and dry in hot, dry conditions. Resents transplanting. A large tree only suitable for very large gardens, planted a good distance from any structure.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Aesculus chinensis var. wilsonii
Other names
Wilson's horse chestnut, Aesculus wilsonii, Chinese horse chestnut
Genus
Aesculus Aesculus
Species
A. chinensis var. wilsonii - A. chinensis var. wilsonii is a rounded to spreading, deciduous tree with palmate leaves divided into seven narrowly oblong to obovate, dark green leaves, bronze-red when young, and conical panicles of pink- and yellow-marked flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by rough-skinned, ovoid, pale green fruit ripening brown.
Native to
China, Laos
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed yellow, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Bronze-red in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Horse chestnut scale , Leaf mining moths
Specific diseases
Coral spot , Canker , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 only when dormant.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Aesculus chinensis var. wilsonii (Wilson's horse chestnut) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Leaves might scorch and dry in hot, dry conditions. Resents transplanting. A large tree only suitable for very large gardens, planted a good distance from any structure.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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