Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis' – Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis'

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Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis' – Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis'

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This cultivar grows a little slower than the species. The branching out is, in contrast with the species, diagonally upwards (a crotch angle of 45º) keeping the crown considerably narrower. When maturing the crown becomes wider and will be ovate. The tree rarely becomes wider than 6 m. The thick twigs are 2 cm across and quite striking. The opposite leaves can reach 20 cm across. In autumn they turn into yellow brown. The flowering is large and profuse, white panicles of circa 20 cm. Also striking is the colouring from yellow into red of the macule (spot in the flower). The tree has a deep rooting main root that branches out sturdily. In spite of the considerable size, this cultivar is more suitable for use in wide streets and avenues than the species. Susceptible to salt (for icy roads).
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
10 -20 (25) m
Crown
conical to narrow pyramidal, when maturing wider to ovate, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
thin, brown and smooth bark, sticky buds
Leaf
palmate, 5/7 leaflets, dark green, circa 20 cm
Flowers
white, in erect panicles, May/June
Fruits
prickled, 1 to 3 shiny brown chestnuts, fewer than of the species
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, tolerant to hard surfaces, no asphalt
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Germany, 1891
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis'

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis' can eventually reach a height of 10 -20 (25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 -20 (25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Pyramidalis' blooms in may.
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