Overview
Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' is a spreading branched, columnar upright, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Aesculus, part of the Sapindaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include architectural, low maintenance and wildlife gardens.
About
Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Aesculus genus, known for its spreading branched or columnar upright habit. Like others in its genus, it features prominently lobed, palmate leaves and is valued for its architectural form and suitability for wildlife gardens. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and prefers full sun to partial shade, making it adaptable to various garden aspects and exposures. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is of particular interest during spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aesculus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Low Maintenance, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Horse chestnut scale, Leaf-mining moth
- Disease resistance
- Coral spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze'?
Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' need?
Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' hardy in the UK?
Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze'?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed.
