Aesculus flava 'Vestita' - 40-60 CM C2 WHIP

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aesculus octandra, Aesculus octandra vestita.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * attractive dark yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, can be built over

Leaves
Attractive dark yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Bark peeling off in irregular plates.

Growth habit
Cone-shaped, broad, loose.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear in panicles at the end of May.

Interesting facts
Aesculus flava 'Vestita' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Solitary, medicine, park

Shoots
The shoots of Aesculus flava 'Vestita' are light brown in colour.