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Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink'

Also Known As

  • Wisselink Conker Tree
  • Wisselink Horse Chestnut

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 18'-30'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink' plant details

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This spectacular form of a fine 30-40' native tree has young leaves which are strikingly silver-white with green veins, becoming only slightly greener with the season, pure-white flower panicles in spring, a chance seedling found in the Netherlands it looks amazing planted against a dark background; slow growing but totally worth it! PSh/M

Gardening facts about Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink' plant

How to Grow Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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