Autumn Splendor Horse Chestnut

Aesculus x arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'

Pronunciation: es-KU-lus ar-nold-ee-AY-nuh
SKU #02889
4-8

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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.
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsEastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); Chokeberry (Aronia); Elderberry (Sambucus); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Gayfeather (Liatris)
Care InstructionsProvide 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.
LoreNot 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
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsEastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); Chokeberry (Aronia); Elderberry (Sambucus); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Gayfeather (Liatris)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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
LoreNot 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.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.