Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' - STDS 6-8 CM

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, tolerates soil salts

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Horse chestnut 'Baumannii' is roundish, picturesque and upright in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 white flowers are double and appear in panicles from May to June.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, medicine, park, bee pasture, homeopathy

Root
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' is a heartroot.