A very handsome small tree which produces large conical panicles of dark red flowers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May. Fruits September to November. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Aesculus pavia ‘Atrosanguinea’
A very handsome small tree which produces large conical panicles of dark red flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Aesculus |
|---|---|
| Species | pavia |
| Varietry | 'Atrosanguinea' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Hippocastanaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May |
| Colour Fruit | green |
| Fruits When | September, November |
| 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 | Remove any dead or diseased wood, Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Coral spot |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | Seed |
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