Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' - established plant

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' - established plant

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

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(Yellow Horse chestnut) A small tree native to the SE United States, Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' has leaves which are a coppery colour in spring turning dark green later and glowing red-orange in autumn.

Very limited number of young plants available this year.

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A small tree native to the SE United States, Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' has leaves which are a coppery colour in spring turning dark green later and glowing red-orange in autumn. Upright spikes of creamy-yellow flowers appear on the branches in late spring.

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' grows to be an eye-catching garden with excellent autumn colour tree, however it can be slow growing when young and so is not for instant gratification.

Position: Full sun.
Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: May.
Rate of Growth: Slow or moderate.
Habit: A small, branching, rounded tree.
- Height: 10 m (32 ft)
- Spread: 8 m (26 ft)

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Flowers in Summer, Rare and Unusual

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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