Aesculus pavia 'Atrosanguinea' - 20-30 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Dwarf buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' (Aesculus pavia) is a small, rounded tree that produces dark red flowers arranged in panicles. These appear in May. From October onwards, these develop into light brown, oval fruits. The Dwarf buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' also bears palmate, dark-green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, lime-free, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7.5 m and spreads to around 5 m.

Bulletpoints
* reddish-brown shoots * attractive pale yellow autumn colour

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Dwarf buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' are dark green and palmate. They measure approximately 6–17 cm in length. Dwarf buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' turns a bright, light yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' is a small, rounded tree with a dense crown. It usually reaches a height of 3–7.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 2–5 m.

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 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 dark red flowers of Dwarf buckeye 'Atrosanguinea' appear in panicles in May.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Aesculus pavia 'Atrosanguinea' are red-brown in colour.