Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Aesculus

Species:

Aesculus × mutabilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

Pink

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Germination Information