Aesculus hippocastanum Karolina Reinhold
Aesculus hippocastanum Karolina Reinhold
Aesculus hippocastanum Karolina Reinhold
Horse Chestnut, Conker Tree
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Description
The Aesculus hippocastanum 'Karolina Reinhold' is a lovely Horse Chestnut tree with variegated yellow foliage that is well-suited for small gardens. It is a small tree that shines brightly until autumn. Its spring flowering in creamy white spikes resembles the familiar large Horse Chestnut tree, as do its thorny fruits. This is a beautiful and highly decorative variety of Horse Chestnut, a delight for collectors!
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Karolina Reinhold' is a variegated variety that is rarely available for sale. It is a plant from the Sapindaceae family, formerly known as the Hippocastanaceae family. Contrary to what its common name of Horse Chestnut suggests, the species is native to Macedonia, a region that includes northern Greece, Albania, and southern Bulgaria. It is a forest species. In nature, the common Horse Chestnut can reach a height of 25m with a spread of 15 to 20m.
With slow growth, the 'Karolina Reinhold' Horse Chestnut will reach approximately 5m in height with a spread of 2.50m. Its trunk and branches are covered with a brown to reddish bark, initially smooth, becoming grey and fissured with age. The upright branches, growing at a 45-degree angle, form a dense and compact crown, taking on a conical shape. The deciduous foliage appears in spring and falls in autumn. Large reddish buds covered with a shiny resin can be seen on the branches in winter. The foliage of this variety consists of large leaves measuring 30cm in length, divided into five finely toothed leaflets carried by a long petiole. They are randomly speckled and maculated with yellow on a light green background. In autumn, they turn yellow before falling. Flowering takes place in May-June on branches that are already leafy. It takes the form of upright pyramidal clusters called thyrses, measuring 15cm in length and composed of numerous tiny, creamy white flowers with pink speckles. After pollination by insects, the characteristic fruits form rounded and bristly. Each fruit contains one to three large, shiny, dark brown seeds.
The 'Karolina Reinhold' Horse Chestnut is best placed in a prominent position, as a solitary specimen or in an exotic-inspired bed amidst a cluster of male ferns. Being hardy, it tolerates any deep soil that remains slightly moist, even chalky. It can also be adopted in a large container on the terrace.
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Planting and care
The Horse Chestnut 'Karolina Reinhold' should be planted in ordinary, reasonably deep spring or autumn soil, preferably rich, slightly acidic, neutral, or chalky. Plant in a sunny or semi-shady position where it can be seen clearly. Water and mulch to keep the soil cool for young plants. Once well rooted, it will be content with being watered by rain.
In very dry, very hot regions, the chestnut tree loses its foliage prematurely, and its leaves are often scorched by the sun. This does not prevent it from living for many years.
To limit pest attacks (rarely fatal), collect the leaves in autumn and dispose of them. Trapping male moths with a pheromone (funnel trap) limits attacks.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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