Aesculus 'Autumn Splendor' - 30-40 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' (Aesculus) is a rounded garden plant that produces orange-red flowers arranged in panicles. These appear from May to June. The Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' also has palm-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey-brown and furrowed. In a sunny position, it usually reaches a height of around 15 m. The Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' has no particular soil requirements.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aesculus x arnoldiana ‘Autumn Splendour’.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange autumn colour

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' are dark green and palmate. Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' turns a bright orange in autumn.

Bark
Its grey-brown, furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' has a rounded shape and a dense crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The orange-red flowers of Horse chestnut 'Autumn Splendor' appear in panicles from May to June.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, avenue