Aesculus glabra
#10 Container
A medium sized tree with large, unusually shaped leaves. Occasionally found growing in naturalized areas of Minnesota it’s mostly used as a cultivated tree in yards and formal spaces. It has a rounded form, orange fall color, showy spring flowers and round fruit ripening in late summer. Avoid planting in hot and dry locations.
Mature height x width: 25-35’ x 20-35’
Light: Full sun, partial shade
Moisture: Moist, wet
Soil: Sand to loam, moist and well drained
Tolerates… Alkaline soil, occasional drought, wet sites.
Does not tolerate… Prolonged drought
Ash replacement? Yes
Buckthorn replacement? No
Shoreline buffer zone? Yes
Seasonal interest: Spring flowers, fall color
Resilience to climate change: Moderate adaptability
Pollinator and wildlife value: High
Photo credit: Bailey Nurseries. Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org. Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org