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Aesculus turbinata 'Marble Chip'

Also Known As

  • Marble Chip Variegated Buckeye
  • Marble Chip Variegated Horse Chestnut

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Aesculus turbinata 'Marble Chip' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aesculus turbinata 'Marble Chip'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aesculus turbinata 'Marble Chip'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A form of Japanese horse chestnut with its large leaves emerging each spring mottled and marbled with pink and cream against the light green background. Leaves mature cream and dark green. An excellent shade tree though a little slower growing then its all-green parent.

Gardening facts about Aesculus turbinata 'Marble Chip' plant

How to Grow Aesculus turbinata 'Marble Chip'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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