Aesculus chinensis Shade Easy to grow but harder

Easy to grow but harder to establish on alkaline or chalk soils

which will broaden with age

Requires consistantly moist soils to thrive

the dry foliage will be retained through the winter in sheltered areas and can be quite ornamental in the winter sun

Aesculus chinensis Shade Easy to grow but harderNative to the forests and slopes of northern China, this landscape specimen develops a handsome, broadly round crown with palmate leaves. The foliage emerges deep red, then matures to a rich green. White flowers borne in 30cm tall panicles in mid summer, followed by decorative but poisonous nuts. Avoid dry soils. RHS hardiness rating: H7