Aesculus sylvatica
Painted buckeye, Dwarf buckeye, Yellow buckeye
Aesculus Aesculus
A. sylvatica - A. sylvatica is a vigorous, upright, thicket-forming, deciduous shrub or small tree with palmate leaves divided into five oblong to ovate, yellow-green leaflets, each with a prominent, yellow to pale green midvein. Upright clusters of yellow, cream, pink, or red flowers in spring are followed by leathery seed capsules, green then pale brown, splitting to release glossy, dark brown seeds.
Aesculus sylvatica is: Deciduous
Broad crowned
Highly toxic - ingestion may be fatal.
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Horse chestnut scale , Leaf mining moths Horse chestnut scale , Leaf mining moths
Coral spot , Canker , Leaf spot Coral spot , Canker , Leaf spot
Pruning group 1 only when dormant.
Collect seed as soon as capsules split in late summer. Cold stratify over winter and plant in cold frame or seedbed in early spring. Protect young plants from squirrels.
Seed
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Aesculus sylvatica (Painted buckeye) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 4.5m after 10-20 years.
Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Site carefully as it will spread via underground runners. Develops a deep taproot so transplant when young.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Aesculus sylvatica
Painted buckeye, Dwarf buckeye, Yellow buckeye
Aesculus Aesculus
A. sylvatica - A. sylvatica is a vigorous, upright, thicket-forming, deciduous shrub or small tree with palmate leaves divided into five oblong to ovate, yellow-green leaflets, each with a prominent, yellow to pale green midvein. Upright clusters of yellow, cream, pink, or red flowers in spring are followed by leathery seed capsules, green then pale brown, splitting to release glossy, dark brown seeds.
Southeastern United States
Deciduous
Broad crowned
Highly toxic - ingestion may be fatal.
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Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Horse chestnut scale , Leaf mining moths
Coral spot , Canker , Leaf spot
Pruning group 1 only when dormant.
Collect seed as soon as capsules split in late summer. Cold stratify over winter and plant in cold frame or seedbed in early spring. Protect young plants from squirrels.
Seed
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Aesculus sylvatica (Painted buckeye) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 4.5m after 10-20 years.
Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Site carefully as it will spread via underground runners. Develops a deep taproot so transplant when young.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7
Aesculus sylvatica (Painted buckeye)
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
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
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.
Aesculus sylvatica (Painted buckeye)
Asian longhorn beetle; Starry sky beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis
Insect
Absent
2
4
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.
Aesculus sylvatica (Painted buckeye)
Elm spanworm; Ennomid; white; Linden moth; snow-white
Ennomos subsignaria
Insect
Absent
3
3
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.
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.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
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