| Description | A large growing tree that produces clusters of white flowers in late May early June. Also produces tons of large hard seeds. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (es-KU-lus)(hip-oh-kas-TA-num) |
| Plant Type | Trees Deciduous |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | 4-5 petals, white and blotched purple and yellow at the base, found in 6-10" long terminal clusters (panicles). |
| Fruit | 2-2 1/2" long, very hard, light brown and form a spiny capsule, A real mess to clean up in the fall. |
| Leaves | opposite, palmately compound with 7 leaflets, prone to disfiguring by fungus diseases in the fall |
| Dimensions | 50-60 plus feet tall, 40-50 plus feet spread |
| Maintenance | fall clean up of the hard seeds |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr) #03-The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs (Hillier Nursery) |
Cart
