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Bottlebrush Buckeye

Aesculus Parviflora

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Overview

The Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a stately deciduous tree, growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spread. Recognized for its showy, pyramid-shaped clusters of white flowers with red spots, it blooms in late spring. Large, palmate leaves turn yellow-brown in fall. Prefers deep, fertile soil. Offers dense shade and produces spiny fruits. Ideal as a specimen tree for large spaces. Zones 3-8, with moderate growth rate.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Large, palmate leaves turn yellow-brown in fall
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spreadBottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spread; demonstrating a commanding, image 64Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spread; demonstrating a commandingBottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — making it an excellent choice for accentuating the design of expansive gardens and parks; white flowers, image 71Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — the tree produces its namesake fruit: a prickly green capsule containing one to two shinyBottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — rise prominently above the foliage; with palmately compound leaves spanning 5 to 12 inches in length, image 82+113

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
8–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Large, palmate leaves turn yellow-brown in fall
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spread
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spread; demonstrating a commanding, image 64
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spread; demonstrating a commanding
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — making it an excellent choice for accentuating the design of expansive gardens and parks; white flowers, image 71
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — the tree produces its namesake fruit: a prickly green capsule containing one to two shiny
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — rise prominently above the foliage; with palmately compound leaves spanning 5 to 12 inches in length, image 82
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — broad and rounded crown.<br><br>The tree is renowned for its striking foliage; adorned with subtle, image 74
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — The Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a stately deciduous tree
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — adorned with subtle splashes of red or yellow
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Zones 3-8, with moderate growth rate; the tree produces its namesake fruit: a prickly green capsule containing one
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Each dark green, glossy leaf comprises 5 to 7 leaflets, which create a dynamic texture in the landscape; growing to
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Offers dense shade and produces spiny fruits; zones 3-8, with moderate growth rate, image 68
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — reaching lengths of up to 12 inches
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — this foliage provides a visual treat by turning a rich; making it an excellent choice for accentuating the design
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — adorned with subtle splashes of red or yellow; offers dense shade and produces spiny fruits
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Prefers deep, fertile soil; the Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a stately deciduous tree
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Recognized for its showy, pyramid-shaped clusters of white flowers with red spots, it blooms in late, image 65
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — yellow-brown hue.<br><br>During late spring to early summer
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Zones 3-8, with moderate growth rate; the tree produces its namesake fruit: a prickly green capsule, image 70
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — broad and rounded crown.<br><br>The tree is renowned for its striking foliage
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — making it an excellent choice for accentuating the design of expansive gardens and parks; white flowers in the
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — brown seeds commonly termed "conkers." While these nuts are toxic if ingested; recognized for its showy, image 85
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — white flowers in the garden; each dark green, glossy leaf comprises 5 to 7 leaflets, which create a, image 91
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