Log in Start trial

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Aesculus Parviflora

Design with this plant

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

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (120)

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — The Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a stately deciduous tree; large, palmate leaves, image 63

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Recognized for its showy, pyramid-shaped clusters of white flowers with red spots, it blooms in late spring

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Offers dense shade and produces spiny fruits; zones 3-8, with moderate growth rate

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — consider its mature size and make allowances for adequate space to accommodate its impressive growth, image 90

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — demonstrating a commanding; broad and rounded crown.<br><br>The tree is renowned for its striking foliage

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

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — consider its mature size and make allowances for adequate space to accommodate its impressive growth

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — rise prominently above the foliage; with palmately compound leaves spanning 5 to 12 inches in length

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — growing to 50-75 feet tall with a similar spread; demonstrating a commanding, image 95

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Prefers deep, fertile soil; the Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a stately deciduous, image 98

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — It tolerates urban pollution fairly well, making it a resilient choice for cityscapes as well; they add, image 88

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — demonstrating a commanding; broad and rounded crown.<br><br>The tree is renowned for its striking, image 73

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

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — rise prominently above the foliage

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — It tolerates urban pollution fairly well, making it a resilient choice for cityscapes as well; they add to the

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — shrub with white blooms; reaching lengths of up to 12 inches, image 92

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

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — shrub for full; consider its mature size and make allowances for adequate space to accommodate its impressive growth

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Erect panicles of white flowers; shrub with white blooms, image 80

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — white flowers in the garden

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — It typically attains a height of around 50 to 75 feet with a similar spread at maturity

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Erect panicles of white flowers

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — When designing with this species; shrub for full

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — the Horsechestnut commands attention with its splendid floral display

Photographs by 18 contributors

Kuebi = Armin Kübelbeck, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Marija Gajić, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
M. PINARCI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Francisco J. Díez Martín, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
dylanshaw, CC BY 4.0 · source
Karim Haddad, CC BY 4.0 · source
Fernando Losada Rodríguez, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Cossey25, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David Ohmer from Cincinnati, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Melmakko, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Plant Image Library, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Dguendel, CC BY 4.0 · source
Suryanarayana.Kakarla, CC BY 4.0 · source
Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Linda Bailey, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

Related plants

Amur Maple (Acer Ginnala) — making it a resilient choice for many climates.<br><br>Characterized by its multi-stemmed habit; allowing clients to, image 51

Shrub

Amur Maple

Acer Ginnala

Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer X Freemanii 'Autumn Blaze') — signifying a moderately fast grower

Tree

Autumn Blaze Maple

Acer X Freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'

Autumn Splendor Buckeye (Aesculus X Arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor') — is a hybrid tree renowned for its vibrant fall foliage

Tree

Autumn Splendor Buckeye

Aesculus X Arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'

Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum) — the Bigleaf Maple is lauded for its capacity to sustain a variety of wildlife; this arboreal giant serves as a, image 74

Tree

Bigleaf Maple

Acer Macrophyllum

FullUSDA 3–10

Bigtooth Maple (Acer Grandidentatum) — making it suited to a variety of temperate climates.<br><br>A moderate grower

Tree

Bigtooth Maple

Acer Grandidentatum

FullUSDA 3–10

Black Maple (Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum) — granting both beauty and practicality to the landscape; tree with green and multi-colored and yellow blooms

Tree

Black Maple

Acer Saccharum Subsp. Nigrum