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Aesculus sylvatica

Family Hippocastanaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Aesculus sylvatica (painted buckeye) bears showy and multi-coloured medium green blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Aesculus sylvatica (painted buckeye) bears showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Aesculus sylvatica (painted buckeye) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Aesculus sylvatica tolerates drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.