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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 4–8Climate Temperate
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Recognized for its showy, pyramid-shaped clusters of white flowers with red spots, it blooms in late spring

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

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Prefers deep, fertile soil; the Common Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a stately deciduous, image 98
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Offers dense shade and produces spiny fruits; zones 3-8, with moderate growth rate, image 99
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Large, palmate leaves turn yellow-brown in fall; the Horsechestnut prefers well-drained loams and full, image 97
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus Parviflora) — Recognized for its showy, pyramid-shaped clusters of white flowers with red spots, it blooms in late, image 96

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