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Horse Chestnut/ Autumn Splendor

  • Rounded growth habit
  • Maintains an emerald green leaf color, until turning to shades of amber-orange to maroon in fall
  • Resistant to leaf scorch
  • Tolerant of urban landscapes
Scientific Name:
Aesculus x arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'
Zone: 4
Mature Height: 20'-25'
Mature Spread: 20'-25'
Type: Ornamental
Size: Average
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
Yellow
Fall Color:
Red, Purple
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Semi-Shade
Semi-Shade
Moderate Water
Moderate Water
High Water
High Water
Pollinator
Pollinator
Additional Information:

Unique Features: The Autumn Splendor grows moderately into a rounded, somewhat hemispherical shape, especially with a little pruning. The large, deep green palmate leaves (shaped like a hand with spread fingers) give the tree a textural uniqueness and provide deep shade. Though the foliage is scorch resistant the tree will still benefit from some afternoon shade. The spring flowers are pale yellow with red anthers and held in upright clusters. The chestnuts that follow the flowers are highly favored by squirrels. They will eat the nuts and leave the husks for you but a mulching mower will take care of the leftovers. This tree reacts to drought by dropping its leaves early and starting over next spring but only if the drought was not early, severe or prolonged.

 

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Horse Chestnut/ Autumn Splendor

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Scientific Name: Aesculus x arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'
  • Rounded growth habit
  • Maintains an emerald green leaf color, until turning to shades of amber-orange to maroon in fall
  • Resistant to leaf scorch
  • Tolerant of urban landscapes
Zone: 4
Mature Height: 20'-25'
Mature Spread: 20'-25'
Bloom: Spring
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
Yellow
Fall Color:
Red, Purple
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Semi-Shade
Semi-Shade
Moderate Water
Moderate Water
High Water
High Water
Pollinator
Pollinator