Aesculus hippocastanum 'Umbraculifera' – Aesculus hippocastanum 'Umbraculifera'

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Aesculus hippocastanum 'Umbraculifera' – Aesculus hippocastanum 'Umbraculifera'

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Grown on its own root, this cultivar forms a balanced shrub that is very close and entirely spherical. In that case it can reach a height and a width of 3 m. 'Umbraculifera' is usually top-grafted on rootstock (A. hippocastanum). The graft height is 2.20 m as a rule, sometimes 2.40 m. In this way a nicely shaped tree is formed that is very suitable for smaller gardens and narrow streets and avenues. The opposite leaves can reach 20 cm across. In autumn they colour into yellow brown. The inflorescence is the same as of the A. hippocastanum, only the panicles are shorter. The colouring from yellow into red of the macule (spot in the leaf) is striking. The root growth is obviously less profuse than of the species. The tree is susceptible to salt (for icy roads).

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Specifications
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Height
4 - 5 m, depending on the breed
Crown
globular, later mushroom shaped, compact, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
thin, brown and smooth bark, sticky buds
Leaf
palmate, 5/7 leaflets, dark green, circa 20 cm
Flowers
erect panicles, white, May/June
Fruits
prickled, 1 to 3 shiny brown chestnuts
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
small gardens
Origin
unknown, before 1884
clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green orange/red yellow May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Umbraculifera'

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Umbraculifera' can eventually reach a height of 4 - 5 m, depending on the breed, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Umbraculifera' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 5 m, depending on the breed, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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