Aesculus 'Homestead' – Aesculus 'Homestead'

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Aesculus 'Homestead' – Aesculus 'Homestead'

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Small to medium-size tree with a rounded crown, which will eventually grow to about 10 m high and wide. The dark green leaf is 5-fingered and turns yellow to orange in autumn. The light yellow to reddish flowers usually open from mid-May to early June. The tree produces hardly any fruit, which means less of a nuisance. Originated from a cross between A. glabra and A. flava. According to American studies, the tree has adequately vigorous growth, sufficient decorative value in summer, an attractive winter silhouette, and a nice tight crown. It is also very hardy.

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Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
round/spherical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow, orange
Flowers
yellow, reddish, flowers in May
Fruits
brown, seldom
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, all soil types
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green orange/red yellow May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Aesculus 'Homestead'

Aesculus 'Homestead' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus 'Homestead' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Aesculus 'Homestead' turn yellow, orange in autumn.

The right time to plant Aesculus 'Homestead' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Aesculus 'Homestead' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Aesculus 'Homestead' blooms in may.
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