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Aesculus x glaucescens

Aesculus x glaucescens

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Deciduous small tree reaching 10 to 15 m in height, with a rounded, spreading crown. It bears compound leaves with 5 fine green leaflets that turn red in autumn. Its spring flowering takes the form of loose, upright clusters composed of pale yellow flowers veined with red at the base of the petals. The fruits are brown, smooth, and contain a seed. It is a hardy chestnut tree that prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils, not too dry.
Flower size
13 cm
Height at maturity
12.50 m
Spread at maturity
7.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

And here is the Aesculus x glaucescens (synonym Aesculus x neglecta), a very rare hybrid horse chestnut in cultivation. It is a medium-sized tree, known for its pale yellow spring flowering, but especially for its finely cut foliage that becomes fiery in autumn. Like other American ornamental horse chestnuts, it is not too bulky, rather disease-resistant, remarkably colourful, and perfectly cold-hardy.

The Aesculus x glaucescens is a very ancient natural hybrid resulting from the cross-breeding between the very compact Aesculus sylvatica, native to the Appalachian forests of the USA, and the large Aesculus flava, a native tree of the eastern United States. This moderately-sized horse chestnut forms a trunk topped with a rounded and loose crown. At maturity, its dimensions reach 10 to 15 m in height and 5 to 10 m in width. Its branches bear smooth, slightly sticky buds. The leaves are digitate, composed of 5 leaflets, attached to the branch by short petioles. The leaflets are oblong-ovate, long-pointed, measuring up to 15 cm long. The young spring shoots are brownish, unfolding into light green leaves, then green, with a yellowish-green underside. In autumn, they gradually turn red. The nectariferous flowering takes place in May, more or less early depending on the climate. The very small flowers are pale yellow, veined with red at the base of the petals. They are grouped in fairly loose inflorescences, 10 to 15 cm long. It blooms in the second half of May. The fruits are smooth and brown, measuring 2 to 3 cm in diameter. Each one contains a seed. The trunk of this small tree is covered with smooth, brown bark.

Aesculus x neglecta thrives in deep, moist soil, preferably non-calcareous, in sunny or semi-shaded positions. It can be used as a standalone tree in a medium-sized garden or on a large plot of land. It can also be integrated into a bed of large shrubs or small trees with flowering or autumn foliage. It forms a beautiful combination with a blue-flowered Hydrangea like the Hydrangea serrata Blue Bird, with the Parrotia persica, the Hydrangea quercifolia, the silverberry or the Cotinus Royal Purple for example.

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Aesculus x glaucescens (Flowering) Flowering
Aesculus x glaucescens (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 12.50 m
Spread at maturity 7.50 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 13 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Aesculus

Species

x glaucescens

Family

Sapindaceae

Botanical synonyms

Aesculus x neglecta

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21968

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Planting and care

Aesculus x glaucescens should be planted in spring or autumn in a deep, slightly moist soil that is fertile, slightly acidic, neutral, or very slightly alkaline. It does not like very dry and/or very alkaline soils. Plant it in a sunny or semi-shaded location. Digging over the soil is recommended before planting. Make sure to give it enough space, as it can reach a width of 10m for the crown. Water and mulch to maintain soil moisture. Fertilise in spring. Prune in February by removing old stems. This variety appears to be less susceptible to diseases that typically affect our large horse chestnuts. It is also relatively resistant to the horse chestnut leaf miner.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Deep, fertile, and fresh

Care

Pruning instructions Prune in February by removing dead wood.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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