Aesculus pavia – Aesculus pavia

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Aesculus pavia – Aesculus pavia

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Originally growing in damp places on river banks in the south-eastern part of North America where it forms a big shrub by nature. In culture it usually forms an average-sized tree with an oval-round, dense and compact crown. Eventual height circa 8 m, the crown will then be circa 4 m wide. Sometimes larger specimen can be found. The thick twigs bear non-sticky buds. The opposite leaves unfold with a reddish colour. They can reach 15 cm across and they consist of 5 to 7 palmatifid-compound leaflets, with an obovoid shape. These have deep-lying veins and are shed early in autumn. The pink red flowers sometimes have a yellowish hue and come in upright panicles up to 20 cm long. The tree thrives best in slightly moist soil. Good hardiness but susceptible to salt (for icy roads). Intolerant to hard surfaces.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 8 (12) m
Width
4-6m
Crown
oval to globular, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
dark grey, smooth, conspicuous lenticels
Leaf
5/7 leaflets, reddish unfolding, later fresh green, 8 - 15 cm
Flowers
panicles, pink red, June
Fruits
smooth, light brown, irregular crop
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
bad
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
south-eastern part of North America
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green orange/red pink June average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Aesculus pavia

Aesculus pavia can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (12) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus pavia is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 (12) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Aesculus pavia is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Aesculus pavia 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 pavia blooms in june.
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