Family: Sapindaceae
(sap-in-DAY-see-ee) Genus: Aesculus (ES-kew-lus) Species: hippocastanum (hip-oh-KAS-tan-um) Cultivar: Baumannii
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Category TreesWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousUnknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight over 40 ft. (12 m)Spacing 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color PinkWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From semi-hardwood cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsWear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |