Aesculus indica – Aesculus indica

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Aesculus indica – Aesculus indica

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Aesculus indica is a big tree with an ovate to round crown which branches out diagonally upwards. The trunk is smooth and grey green. Twigs are green brown coloured. The palmately-compound, palmatifid leaf has 7 to 9 leaflets. Each one is 15 - 30 cm long and has a fine toothed margin. The topside is mat dark green, the underside is blue green. The circa 25 cm large, terminal panicles have white flowers which are yellow or red spotted. After flowering, non-prickly, ovoid fruits with brown red seeds appear. Referring to leaf and flower, it is one of the nicest chestnuts. Unfortunately less hardy than A. hippcastanum. This tree can be used in parks and avenues. It is also suitable for industrial estates. Aesculus indica prefers moist retaining soil. The tree is not sensitive to leaf spot. Very healthy tree, should be used more often.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
18 - 20 m
Crown
ovate to round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey-green trunk, green-brown twigs
Leaf
palmate, 7/9 leaflets, dark green, 15 - 30 cm
Flowers
panicles, white with red or yellow spot, June/July
Fruits
ovate, non-prickly, Ø 3 - 3.5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
preferably moist retaining
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
north west Himalayas, 1851
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving suitable for wet soil can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green white June average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Aesculus indica

Aesculus indica can eventually reach a height of 18 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus indica is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 18 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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