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Plant details
Like all the North American chestnut species, this is commonly called Buckeye, a reference to the highly polished seeds or 'conkers', said to resemble the eyes of a deer. This species is a suckering species which will develop into a large bush if allowed, but with careful shaping will also make a handsome small tree which bears slim 30cm (12in) spikes of reddish white blooms for much of the summer. The typical chestnut leaves are an attractive bronze-green when young, and turn bright yellow in autumn. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Hippocastanaceae
Genus: Aesculus
Species: parviflora
Plant type: Deciduous tree
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Bronze
Feature: Autumn colour, Flowers, Fruit
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Dry, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 300cm
Spread: 500cm
Flowering period: July to August
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