California Buckeye
Aesculus Californica
Overview
The California Buckeye, or Aesculus californica, is a versatile deciduous shrub or small tree, typically growing 13-39 feet tall. Ideal for USDA zones 7-8, it boasts lush, palmate leaves and erect panicles of fragrant, white flowers in spring. This drought-tolerant native flourishes in full sun to partial shade on well-drained soils. Its distinctive, large seed pods add autumn interest. Caution: seeds and foliage are toxic if ingested.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 15–40 Ft.
- Mature width
- 15–40 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean, Temperate
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