Species Painted Buckeye

Painted Buckeye

Aesculus x neglecta

Painted Buckeye (Aesculus x neglecta) is an attractive small tree, native to the Eastern United States. It features medium green foliage and showy white flowers in compact clusters in late spring. As the flowers age, they transform to a soft yellow color. The foliage of Painted Buckeye provides beautiful red and yellow fall color. The tree grows to a height of 20-30 ft in most landscapes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. This tree is a great choice for providing frothy spring blooms, attractive foliage, and a bit of fall color.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

5

Sun:

part sun/part shade

Soil:

Clay, Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,tan

Growth Rate:

Low

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Green Mountain Maidenhair Fern loves moist soil and should be watered regularly. This species prefers high humidity with adequate air circulation. Water when the soil is beginning to dry, approximately every 3-4 days. Make sure to deep soak the soil thoroughly when it is time to water to allow the plant to absorb its fill of moisture. To help with humidity, lightly mist the fronds twice a week. Aim for light waterings, do not over saturate the soil.

sunlight

Green Mountain Maidenhair Fern needs bright, yet filtered sunlight for optimal growth. It should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably during the morning or late afternoon hours (when the intensity of the sun is lower). However, it should also receive some shade during the hottest parts of the day, such as midday or early afternoon, to prevent scorching of its fragile, individual leaflets.

pruning

Green Mountain Maidenhair Fern is typically best pruned in the spring right after new growth appears. Pruning should be kept minimal and should only be done to touch up the shape of the plant or to remove dead or damaged fronds. It is recommended to cut leaves down to the base of the plant, rather than pinching back fronds. Pruning should only be done if absolutely necessary.

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