Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Aesculus turbinata 'Marble Chip' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    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

    More Options

    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.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    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

    See other plant types of Aesculus for your garden

    Aesculus californica

    aka California Buckeye, California Horse Chestnut

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-40'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aesculus californica flower, foliage by David Baron
    View Plant

    Aesculus hippocastanum 'Laciniata'

    aka Aesculus hippocastanum f. laciniata, Aesculus hippocastanum Laciniatum Group, Cut Leaf Horse Chestnut

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Aesculus hippocastanum 'Laciniata' foliage by plant lust
    View Plant

    More Options

    Aesculus pavia

    aka Aesculus splendens, Red Buckeye

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Aesculus pavia flower, foliage by A. Barra
    View Plant

    More Options

    Aesculus californica [Oregon collection]

    aka California Buckeye

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Aesculus californica [Oregon collection] foliage by Eugene Zelenko
    View Plant

    Aesculus 'Autumn Splendor'

    aka Autumn Splendor Horse Chesnut

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Aesculus 'Autumn Splendor' flower by Forestfarm
    View Plant

    More Options

    +25 more Aesculus
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved