Aesculus pavia - red horse chestnut (Square vase 9x9x20 cm)

Genus of 15 species of deciduous trees and shrubs, mainly from the woodlands of southeastern Europe, the Himalayas, eastern Asia and North America. Aesculus pavia is a shrub or small deciduous tree up to 4-5 meters tall characterized by rounded foliage and compound, shiny, dark green leaves. In spring the new leaves take on a reddish color and the plant produces very pleasant clusters of bright red tubular flowers. The fruits are capsules that open into three valves and contain a large shiny brown seed that resembles a chestnut but unlike the latter, the fruits of the horse chestnut are not edible.

Pedoclimatic needs

Given its small size it adapts to all gardens. It can grow in all types of soil, preferring medium-textured and well-drained ones. It likes exposure in full sun or partial shade. Rustic plant, it tolerates minimum temperatures reaching -10°/-15°c.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Aesculus pavia

Family: Sapindaceae