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Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'
Pronunciation: es-KU-lus ar-nold-ee-AY-nuh
SKU #02889
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A beautiful, medium sized, cold hardy, specimen tree with a dense, rounded crown and glossy, emerald green foliage that provides brilliant maroon-red fall color. Fan-like leaves are comprised of multiple, lance-shaped, toothy leaflets that are resistant to summer leaf scorch. Showy panicles of yellow flower spikes adorn the branch tips in spring. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); Chokeberry (Aronia); Elderberry (Sambucus); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate periodic drought. Fertilize in early spring. Prune to remove dead or damaged branches in winter. |
| History | 'Autumn Splendor' is University of Minnesota introduction, with A. flava, A. pavia, and A. x glabra parentage. |
| Lore | Not to be confused with the edible chestnuts from the species in the genus Castanea, the fruits of horse chestnuts (genus Aesculus) are ornamental and contain a toxin and should not be ingested. |
Details
| Description | A beautiful, medium sized, cold hardy, specimen tree with a dense, rounded crown and glossy, emerald green foliage that provides brilliant maroon-red fall color. Fan-like leaves are comprised of multiple, lance-shaped, toothy leaflets that are resistant to summer leaf scorch. Showy panicles of yellow flower spikes adorn the branch tips in spring. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Flower Color | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); Chokeberry (Aronia); Elderberry (Sambucus); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate periodic drought. Fertilize in early spring. Prune to remove dead or damaged branches in winter. |
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History
| History | 'Autumn Splendor' is University of Minnesota introduction, with A. flava, A. pavia, and A. x glabra parentage. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Not to be confused with the edible chestnuts from the species in the genus Castanea, the fruits of horse chestnuts (genus Aesculus) are ornamental and contain a toxin and should not be ingested. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut produce flowers?
Spring
Is Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut evergreen or deciduous?
Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut?
Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut is Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut grow?
Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut?
Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut grows in an Rounded habit.
What color are Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut flowers?
Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut?
Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut?
Good companion plants for Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut include: Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); Chokeberry (Aronia); Elderberry (Sambucus); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Gayfeather (Liatris).
How do I care for Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut?
Provide deep, well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate periodic drought. Fertilize in early spring. Prune to remove dead or damaged branches in winter.
What is the history of Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut?
'Autumn Splendor' is University of Minnesota introduction, with A. flava, A. pavia, and A. x glabra parentage.
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