Aesculus parviflora - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Dwarf buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) is a runner-forming, broad, dense large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from July to August. The Dwarf buckeye also has pinnate, palmate, medium-green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 7 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * bronze shoots * Resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, can be built over, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Dwarf buckeye are medium green, pinnate, palmate, opposite. They are about 8 - 20 cm tall. Bronze-coloured shoots. Dwarf buckeye turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf buckeye has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous, broad, dense.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

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

Flower
The white flowers of Dwarf buckeye appear in panicles from July to August.

Use
Solitary, medicine, park

Root
Aesculus parviflora is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.