Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Aesculus

Species:

Aesculus × hybrida

USDA Symbol:

AEHY

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream, pink, red

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 — 90–120 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Scarification and cold stratification improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI