Aesculus x carnea Marginata
Aesculus x carnea Marginata
Aesculus x carnea Marginata
Aesculus x carnea Marginata
Aesculus x carnea Marginata
Red Horse Chestnut
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Description
The Aesculus x carnea 'Marginata' is a medium-sized horse chestnut tree with green foliage edged in yellow, providing a beautiful contrast with its large flowers in shades of pink to red. Very bright, this cultivar, which does not produce chestnuts, gives an exotic touch to the garden. It is a deciduous tree, hardy, and not very demanding in terms of soil and exposure.
The Aesculus x carnea 'Marginata' is a cross between Aesculus hippocastanum, a vigorous species native to high-altitude plains in northwest Greece, and Aesculus pavia, a small tree or bush native to the southeastern United States, with scarlet flowers and greater drought resistance. 'Marginata' is a small horse chestnut with a straight trunk, reaching 6m (20ft) in height after 10 years and 10 to 12m (33 to 39ft) in height with an 8m (26ft) spread at maturity. Its relatively short trunk supports an ovoid, compact, and bushy crown. Its wide branches produce smooth and slightly sticky buds. Its deciduous leaves, 15cm (6in) wide, are divided into 5 elliptical and wavy leaflets, with toothed edges. They are of medium green colour, nicely edged in yellow. They turn beautifully yellow or orange in autumn. The inflorescences, in the form of large upright panicles, bloom in May-June. The small flowers, very abundant, are pinkish-red in colour. The flowering is sterile, preventing the formation of fruits. The trunk of this small tree is covered with a smooth, dark grey bark.
The Aesculus x carnea 'Marginata' prefers to be planted in deep and fertile soil, rather moist, although it withstands drought better than its parent, the Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). It appreciates a sunny location. Plant it in isolation in the middle of a lawn. Its moderate size also allows it to be integrated into a bed of large bushes. Create foliage contrasts by planting it with a Cotinus Royal Purple and a Parrotia persica. Also, enhance its exotic appearance by pairing it with a Magnolia grandiflora.
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Aesculus
x carnea
Marginata
Hippocastanaceae
Red Horse Chestnut
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Aesculus carnea 'Marginata' should be planted in spring or autumn in a deep, moist soil in a sunny location. Deep ploughing is recommended before planting. Allow it plenty of space, as it can reach a width of 8m (26ft). Water and mulch in summer to keep the soil cool. Fertilize in spring. Prune in February by removing crossing branches or to raise the crown. It may be susceptible to attacks from Chafer beetles, scale insects, and diseases such as coral disease, canker, or foliar spots.
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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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