Aesculus indica (Indian Horse Chestnut or Indian Horse Buckeye) Broadleaf Evergreen Tree

Aesculus indica (Indian Horse Chestnut or Indian Horse Buckeye) Broadleaf Evergreen TreeUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 69Native Range: Northern India, western HimalayasSoil: Moist, well drained, loamy soil; tolerates clay and acidic conditionsLight: Full sun to partial shadeHeight in the Garden: 3050 ft (can reach 70 ft in ideal conditions)Attributes: Deciduous tree with a rounded crown and bold, palmately compound leaves. Produces large, upright panicles of showy white to pale pink flowers with yellow and red markings in late spring to early

Very uncommon for use as bonsai in North America

Foliage is pinnate with numerous

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5

I have seen it in the Kokufu-ten bonsai show in Japan

fine twigs and short internodes

penjing/mini landscapes

rolled foliage in summer and fast twig development

it provides excellent shade for larger gardens or open spaces

Height in the Garden: 30'

Attributes: This clone has erect

paths and windows to enjoy the fragrant flowers

Brilliant orange and red foliage in autumn