Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hippocastanaceae

Genus:

Aesculus

Species:

Aesculus worlitzensis

USDA Symbol:

AEWO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

Fall Color:

yellow, orange

Soil Requirements

Notes:

Hybrid species with limited native habitat data

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow in fall or after stratification in spring.