Plants > Shrubs

bottlebrush buckeye

Aesculus parviflora

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Aesculus
Family: Sapindaceae
Common Names: dwarf buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut

About this plant

A large suckering deciduous shrub with palmate leaves which open bronze, then dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Erect panicles of white flowers with prominent stamens, are sometimes followed by smooth fruits

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate from suckers

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

A canker, Coral spot and a leaf spot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years