Aesculus mutabilis Induta
Aesculus mutabilis Induta
Aesculus mutabilis Induta
Aesculus mutabilis Induta
Aesculus mutabilis Induta
Aesculus x mutabilis Induta
Buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
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Description
Aesculus x mutabilis 'Induta' is a charming small ornamental chestnut tree, absolutely perfect for small gardens but also well suited for pot cultivation to decorate the terrace. This deciduous small tree is more of a bush, compact and nicely rounded, offering a spring flowering in the form of dark pink to salmon candles, certainly ephemeral but very ornamental. Its elegant foliage, similar to that of the chestnut tree, is however finer, much lighter and tinged with bluish reflections, composed of fine leaflets, with a satin-like finish. Quite accommodating, this small tree prefers fresh to moist soils, low in limestone and partial shade.
Aesculus x mutabilis 'Induta' is a horticultural hybrid obtained in 1905 in Germany, yet little known and planted in our gardens. Its mother is the Aesculus sylvatica, very compact, native to the Appalachian forests of the U.S.A., and its father is called the Aesculus pavia, native to the southeast of the United States. This small bushy chestnut tree, 2.25m (7ft 5in) tall and 2m (6ft 7in) wide, is perfectly hardy. With a rather slow growth, it has a rounded, compact habit and forms a bush, dense, almost as wide as it is tall. Its large branches produce smooth, non-sticky buds. Its deciduous leaves, 15cm (5.9in) wide, are divided into 5 elliptical and oblong leaflets, with a lime green colour with bluish reflections. Their undersides are slightly lighter and very pubescent. They turn beautifully yellow or pinkish-orange in autumn. The first inflorescences, in the form of small upright panicles, bloom from late May to mid-June, for 1 to 2 weeks depending on the climate. The small flowers, very abundant, are dark pink to salmon in colour, with salmon colour due to the presence of small yellow areas at their tips. The flowering is followed by the formation of oval fruits, 3cm (1.2in) long. The trunk of this small tree is covered with a smooth, dark grey bark.
Aesculus x mutabilis 'Induta' adapts to any deep soil, remaining fresh and humus-rich, preferably not too limestone, in sunny or partially shaded positions. It can be used as a specimen tree but also in a mass planting of bushes or perennial plants, with peonies or daylilies for example. It forms a beautiful combination in acidic soil with a blue-flowered Hydrangea, a large rhododendron, in ordinary soil with Hydrangea quercifolia, Neillia affinis and Cotinus 'Royal Purple' for example.
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Aesculus x mutabilis 'Induta' should be planted in spring or autumn in a deep, moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic to acid soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Deep cultivation is recommended before planting. Allow it plenty of space as it can reach a width of 2m (6ft 7in). Water and mulch to maintain soil moisture. Fertilize in spring. Prune in February by removing old stems. It can be susceptible to attacks from chafer beetles, scale insects, and diseases such as coral disease, canker, or foliar spots.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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