Assam buckeye

How to Grow and Care for Assam buckeye

Assam buckeye · Aesculus assamica

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens. For further information, see our advice on tree cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Assam buckeye

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens. For further information, see our advice on tree cultivation

How to Water Assam buckeye?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Assam buckeye?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Assam buckeye?

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What Soil Is Best for Assam buckeye?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Assam buckeye?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Assam buckeye?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Assam buckeye?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Assam buckeye?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or seed. For more advice see our information on how to propagate from seed (tree/shrub

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How to Transplant Assam buckeye?

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How to Care for Assam buckeye in Winter?

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How to Plant Assam buckeye?

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens. For further information, see our advice on tree cultivation

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How to Repot Assam buckeye?

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How to Harvest Assam buckeye?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, canker, leaf spot and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to horse chestnut scale and leaf-mining moth

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The Toxicity of Assam buckeye

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Assam buckeye

Attributes of Assam buckeye

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginChina to Vietnam

Scientific Classification

Species
Aesculus assamica
Genus
Aesculus
Family
Sapindaceae
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