Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hippocastanaceae

Genus:

Aesculus

Species:

Aesculus ×arnoldiana

USDA Symbol:

AEAR5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

Fall Color:

yellow, orange

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils, avoid waterlogged conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds should be kept moist and planted fresh. Buckeye seeds lose viability quickly if allowed to dry out.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI