Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Aesculus

Species:

Aesculus chinensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, orange

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Large seeds benefit from scarification or soaking before cold stratification. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI