Uses
Edible uses
Seed
Material uses
Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - best sown outdoors or in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[3][4]. The seed germinates almost immediately and must be given protection from severe weather[5]. The seed has a very limited viability and must not be allowed to dry out. Stored seed should be soaked for 24 hours prior to sowing and even after this may still not be viable[4][6]. It is best to sow the seed with its 'scar' downwards[5]. If sowing the seed in a cold frame, pot up the seedlings in early spring and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.
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Cultivation
Prefers a deep loamy well-drained soil but is not too fussy[3]. Requires a position in full sun[7]. Prefers dry sunny locations[8]. Although fairly hardy throughout Britain, it grows best in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below -10°c[7]. A moderately fast-growing and long-lived tree in the wild[9], in Britain it grows best in eastern and south-eastern England. Plants thrives at Kew[3]. Most members of this genus transplant easily, even when fairly large[3].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Aesculus californica. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Aesculus californica.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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References
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