Aesculus parviflora

A shrubby horse-chestnut from the south eastern USA reaching only 2-3m, forming in time a wide, multi-stemmed bush. Very effective, erect, bottle-brush-like panicles of white flowers in abundance in late July, followed by rich yellow autumn colour. An old classic but, considering its qualities, never planted enough. Any ordinary soil, sun/semi-shade. Immune to leaf miner attack.