Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' – Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii'

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Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' – Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii'

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A known, double-flowered cultivar with a nicely shaped, spreading and dense crown and a short and sturdy trunk. Very dense casting a dark shade. Does not grow as big as the species. Height up to 25 m, spread up to 15 m. Main branches almost grow horizontally and have pendulous twigs with upright tips. The opposite leaves can become 20 cm across. In autumn they turn to yellow brown. The double-flowered, sterile inflorescence is large and profuse. The tree shows white, shorter and more compact panicles than A. hippocastanum. Inflorescence is longer than of the species. 'Baumannii' is a sterile variety without fruits. This makes the tree very suitable for use in streets and avenues. The tree requires pruning for vehicular or pedestrian clearance due to its horizontal branching. Has a deep going main root. Susceptible to deicing-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.
Availability
Clear stem (8) Topiary (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
50-60 espalier
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 m , fast growing
Crown
spherical , dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
thin, brown and smooth bark, sticky buds
Leaf
palmately, 5/7 leaflets, dark green, 15 - 20 cm
Flowers
double, white with a tinge of red, in panicles, May/June
Fruits
none, sterile variety , fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, tolerates hard surfaces, but no asphalt
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, trained on trunk
Origin
A. N. Baumann, Bollwiller, France, 1822
Synonyms
Aesculus hippocastanum var. plena
Clear stem tree Espalier on stem clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green white May fast growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Applications and inspiration
Trees for avenues and wide streets
Frequently asked questions
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii'

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' 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 'Baumannii' blooms in may.
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