Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hippocastanaceae

Genus:

Aesculus

Species:

Aesculus carnea

USDA Symbol:

AECA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, coral

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 preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native hybrid; prefers fertile soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly when dried; plant fresh in fall or cold stratify immediately. Scarification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI