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Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii'

Also Known As

  • Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumanii'
  • Baumanii Horse Chestnut
  • Baumann's Conker Tree
  • Baumann's Horse Chestnut
  • Baumannii White Flowering Chestnut

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-75'
  • W: 35'-60'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' plant details

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and brown fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 35 FT - 60 FT - wide, 40 FT - 75 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very impressive and handsome tree found in Geneva, Switzerland known for its large upright clusters of double white flowers which bloom later and over a longer period than the species, this form is also fruitless, so no mess, a 40-80' rounded tree with a nice form for the landscape with its somewhat taller and narrower habit; a fine shade tree and accent. S-PSh/M
Double ivory flowers in large panicles, spring, fruitless oval, symmetrical form, Zones 4-8

Gardening facts about Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' plant

How to Grow Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • brown
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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