Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink', Wisselink Horse Chestnut summer water finally transitioning into orange-red hues

finally transitioning into orange-red hues in the fall

*It's not uncommon for young Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink' to take up to a year to manifest the silver overlay true to form

The striking coral and orange bark on younger stems is best enjoyed in winter

deeply incised leaves (think green paper snowflake cut-outs from grade school) with bright red petioles

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Wisselink', Wisselink Horse Chestnut summer water finally transitioning into orange-red huesThis slow growing deciduous tree, broadly conical, has a tropicalesque and blousy visage with the prettiest, pale, silvery light green leaves* with darker veins. Its upright, conical, floral racemes in late spring are likewise pretty and pale, a soft yellow or cream. A dark, coniferous background would show it off to best advantage and give it some needed shade. The original seedling was discovered by William Wisselink in Holland. Mature size: 40 feet