A known, double-flowered cultivar with a nicely shaped, spreading and dense crown and a short and sturdy trunk. Very dense casting a dark shade. Does not grow as big as the species. Height up to 25 m, spread up to 15 m. Main branches almost grow horizontally and have pendulous twigs with upright tips. The opposite leaves can become 20 cm across. In autumn they turn to yellow brown. The double-flowered, sterile inflorescence is large and profuse. The tree shows white, shorter and more compact panicles than A. hippocastanum. Inflorescence is longer than of the species. 'Baumannii' is a sterile variety without fruits. This makes the tree very suitable for use in streets and avenues. The tree requires pruning for vehicular or pedestrian clearance due to its horizontal branching. Has a deep going main root. Susceptible to deicing-salt (for icy roads).
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.