Aesculus 'Oconee' (Oconee Horsechestnut)

Aesculus 'Oconee' is a deciduous tree with large, palmate leaves and showy, erect spikes of white flowers in spring. The foliage emerges bright green, turning shades of yellow and orange in the fall. The tree produces glossy, dark brown nuts in prickly husks. It is a compact cultivar that is ideal for smaller gardens.