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Aesculus hippocastanum Memmingeri
Aesculus hippocastanum Memmingeri
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The Aesculus hippocastanum 'Memmingeri' is an interesting selection of Horse Chestnut tree for its regular habit and its unusual foliage texture. Its palmate leaves have a network of delicate dark veins on a background of very pale green that tends towards cream-white. The foliage becomes greener in summer, sometimes sprinkled with white, but retains this curious reticulated pattern. The bark of this variety, finely striped with black, differs slightly from that of the classic Horse Chestnut. Otherwise, this large tree has the same characteristics and requires the same growing conditions.
The Aesculus hippocastanum 'Memmingeri' is a horticultural selection of unknown origin described in 1855 in Germany. It is named after Gustav Memminger, a gardener from Verdun. This tree belongs to the family Sapindaceae or Hippocastanaceae, which is classified according to different classifications. Contrary to what its common name of Horse Chestnut suggests, the species is native to Macedonia, including northern Greece, Albania, and southern Bulgaria. It is a forest species.
Growing more or less rapidly depending on the soil and climate, 'Memmingeri' Horse Chestnut can reach a height of 20 to 25 m with a spread of 15 to 20 m. It develops a straight trunk, covered with brown to reddish bark, initially smooth, becoming grey with black fissures as it ages. The crown is wide, pyramid-shaped, and regular. The deciduous foliage appears in spring and falls in autumn. Large reddish buds covered with shiny resin can be seen on the branches in winter. The foliage consists of large leaves measuring 30 to 50 cm long, divided into 5 to 7 toothed leaflets, carried on a long petiole. Flowering occurs in May-June on branches that are already leafed out. It forms large upright pyramidal clusters, called thyrses, measuring 20-25 cm long, composed of numerous tiny flowers 1 cm wide, white with pink spots. After pollination by insects, the characteristic fruits form rounded and bristly. Each fruit can measure up to 4 cm in diameter and contains only one large seed. Its root system is deep and powerful.
'Memmingeri' Horse Chestnut tolerates any deep soil that remains somewhat moist, even if it is limestone. It can be planted as a solitary specimen, in a well-cleared location, on a large lawn, or as a shade tree in a park or large garden. It also looks good on the edge of a large plot overlooking the countryside. Consider its future growth before adopting it in the garden. You can plant it in all regions, but it will become taller and more beautiful if it benefits from a slightly humid climate. In the Mediterranean region, it loses its leaves prematurely without seeming to harm its health.
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Horse Chestnut 'Memmingeri' should be planted in ordinary, deep spring or autumn soil, preferably relatively rich, slightly acidic, neutral or moderately chalky. Plant in a sunny or semi-shady position where it can be seen clearly. Water and mulch to keep the soil cool for young plants. Once well rooted, it will be content with being watered by rain. To limit pest attacks (rarely fatal), collect the leaves in autumn and dispose of them. Trapping male moths with a pheromone (funnel trap) limits attacks.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.