Aesculus x carnea Plantierensis - Red Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea Plantierensis - Red Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea Plantierensis - Red Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea Plantierensis
Red Horse Chestnut, Ruby Horse Chestnut
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Description
Aesculus x carnea Plantierensis is a large hybrid chestnut tree, a majestic tree that can easily replace the common chestnut tree in parks and large gardens. This hybrid offers a decorative spring flowering, but it does not produce fruits. The tree requires fertile, moist, preferably slightly acidic to neutral soil. It is sensitive to drought: in drought, its leaves dry up and fall.
Aesculus x carnea Plantierensis is a horticultural hybrid obtained in the mid-19th century in the famous French nurseries "Simon-Louis Frères" in Plantières near Metz, from a seedling of red chestnut tree (Aesculus x carnea). It is a retrograde hybrid with one of its parents, namely the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastaneum). The characteristics of this parent predominate on the tree. 'Plantiriensis' forms a straight trunk tree 12 to 15 m tall and 8 to 10 m wide, perfectly hardy. It has a wide, slightly flared crown which effectively filters the light. Its deciduous, dark green, 15 cm wide leaves, are divided into 7 elliptical and wavy leaflets, with some large teeth. Their undersides are slightly lighter. They turn yellow to bronze in autumn before falling. The inflorescences, in the form of large upright conical panicles, reaching 30 cm long, bloom in May-June. The small, abundant flowers, are whitish to pale yellow, tinged with flesh pink. The flowers are nectar-rich but sterile, which prevents the formation of fruits that are often considered a nuisance. The trunk of this chestnut tree is covered with smooth, dark gray bark.
Aesculus x carnea 'Plantierensis', formerly planted along avenues, has fallen out of favour. It is mainly used as a solitary specimen in a large garden, but also in alignment to border the paths of a park. It can accompany the flowering of the cream-white flowered horse chestnut tree, but also those of a large-leaved lime tree and the bee tree. At its feet you can plant a carpet of fragrant violets that you will enjoy from the beginning of spring.
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Aesculus
x carnea
Plantierensis
Sapindaceae
Red Horse Chestnut, Ruby Horse Chestnut
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Aesculus x carnea 'Plantiriensis' should be planted in spring or autumn in deep, moist, humus-bearing soil, preferably slightly acidic to neutral, in a sunny location. This tree is sensitive to drought. Deep digging is recommended before planting. Allow it plenty of space, as it can reach a width of 9m. Water and mulch to maintain soil moisture. feed in spring. Prune in February, removing any crossing branches or raising the crown. It may be susceptible to attacks from the Cockchafer, 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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