Indian Horse Chestnut. A deciduous tree with mid-green leaves. Bears white flushed pink flowers, with central red and yellow marks. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers June to July. Fruits July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Aesculus indica
A deciduous tree with mid-green leaves. Bears white flushed pink flowers, with central red and yellow marks.
Additional information
| Generic | Aesculus |
|---|---|
| Species | indica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Indian Horse Chestnut. |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Hippocastanaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | brown |
| Fruits When | July, September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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