Bottlebrush Buckeye

Aesculus Parviflora

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

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) — Recognized for its showy, pyramid-shaped clusters of white flowers with red spots, it blooms in late, image 96

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — the Horsechestnut prefers well-drained loams and full sun to partial shade exposure; the Horsechestnut, image 87

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Large, palmate leaves turn yellow-brown in fall; the Horsechestnut prefers well-drained loams and full, image 66

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Ideal as a specimen tree for large spaces; this foliage provides a visual treat by turning a rich

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — demonstrating a commanding

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — the tree produces its namesake fruit: a prickly green capsule containing one to two shiny; when, image 84

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — making it an excellent choice for accentuating the design of expansive gardens and parks

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — brown seeds commonly termed "conkers." While these nuts are toxic if ingested

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — The Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a stately deciduous tree; large, palmate leaves turn

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — this foliage provides a visual treat by turning a rich; making it an excellent choice for accentuating, image 77

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Zones 3-8, with moderate growth rate

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — When designing with this species

$Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — they add to the tree\'s interest in the landscape.<br><br>Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, image 86$