Sunrise Horse Chestnut. A deciduous tree with leaves that unfold cream, pink, become yellow, then turn green by mid summer. Bears attractive yellow flowers. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers May to June. 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 x neglecta ‘Erythroblastos’
A deciduous tree with leaves that unfold cream, pink, become yellow, then turn green by mid summer. Bears attractive yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Aesculus |
|---|---|
| Species | x neglecta |
| Varietry | 'Erythroblastos' |
| Common Name | Sunrise Horse Chestnut |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Hippocastanaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| 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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