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Aesculus glabra

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Family :
Sapindaceae
Origin :
Exotic
Hardiness :
2b
Exposition :
Sun or partial shade or shade
Height at maturity :
8 m
Spread at maturity :
6 m
Tree size :
Small
Crown shape :
Irregular spherical ; ascending branches
Roots :
Deep root system
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
5 m
Growth rate :
Slow
Soil and moisture :
Moist, deep, well-drained soil
Tolerance to pollution :
High
Tolerance to road salt :
Medium
Tolerance to salt spray :
High
Tolerance to compacting :
Medium
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
Slight susceptibility to white decay, stains and scorches
Special comments :
Very hardy

LEAVES

Dark green webbed leaves turning orange-red in fall; palmate, composed of 7-9 sessile leaflets; 5 to 12 cm in length

FLOWERS

Panicles of pale yellow flowers in late May. 

FRUITS

Produces a lot of inedible fruits (chestnut). 

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