Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush buckeye)

Botanical name

Aesculus parviflora

Other names

Bottlebrush buckeye, Dwarf horse chestnut, Dwarf buckeye

Genus

Aesculus Aesculus

Species

A. parviflora - A. parviflora is usually wider than it is high with palmate leaves which are bronze when young, then dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Erect panicles of scented white flowers with prominent stamens in summer, are sometimes followed by smooth skinned fruits.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Rounded, Spreading, Bushy

Toxicity

Ingestion of seeds may cause severe discomfort.

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Colour

Flower

White in Summer

Foliage

Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free

Specific pests

Scale insects

Specific diseases

Coral spot , Canker

General care

Propagation methods

Suckers

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush buckeye) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade

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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush buckeye)

Common pest name

Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus

Scientific pest name

Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex

Type

Bacterium

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush buckeye)

Common pest name

Asian longhorn beetle; Starry sky beetle

Scientific pest name

Anoplophora glabripennis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Recognised threat to a wide range of deciduous tress native to the UK. Already regulated it is a priority for continued surveillance and statutory action. The risk of entry is further mitigated by EU legislation requiring the monitoring of wooden packaging material originating from China.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush buckeye)

Common pest name

Elm spanworm; Ennomid; white; Linden moth; snow-white

Scientific pest name

Ennomos subsignaria

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous moth pest which defoliates deciduous trees and; with repeated infestation; can cause tree death. Present in North America and current import requirements do not fully mitigate the risk of introduction. A PRA will help to assess the level of risk more fully.

About this section

Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/