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Carolina horse chestnut 'Autumn Fire'

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A medium sized deciduous tree to 20m tall, copper coloured young foliage, turning dark-green in the summer before developing shades of orange, yellow and red in the autumn. The upright panicles of of creamy-white flowers which are light red at the base, appear in mid-summer followed by smooth round fruit

Scientific classification

Species: Carolina horse chestnut 'Autumn Fire' (Aesculus × neglecta 'Autumn Fire')
Genus: Aesculus
Family: Sapindaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Carolina horse chestnut 'Autumn Fire' pictures

Distribution of Carolina horse chestnut 'Autumn Fire'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Aesculus × neglecta

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Carolina horse chestnut 'Autumn Fire'

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Carolina horse chestnut 'Autumn Fire' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or seed

Growing

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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