Autumn Splendor Horsechestnut
Aesculus x arnoldiana ‘Autumn Splendor’
- Height: 35′
- Spread: 25′
- Shape: Oval Rounded
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Foliage: Dark Green, Glossy
- Fall Color: Maroon
- Flower: Red-Yellow Clusters in Panicles
- Fruit: Shiny Brown Nuts
- Distinctive Features: Good disease resistance and large showy flowers
Aesculus x arnoldiana ‘Autumn Splendor’ – The Autumn Splendor Horsechestnut was developed at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It is a hybrid of A. glabra crossed with flava & pavia. The late spring flowers are a stunning 6″ long. The foliage has great scorch resistance with a deep red fall color. Brown fruits also adorn the tree.
