Ideally planted on embankments for erosion control or where they are shaded by large trees.
Aesculus parviflora
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Aesculus parviflora - Bottlebrush Buckeye
Tips for Homeowners:
As long as they are given plenty of room to grow they will never need pruning.
Rate this Plant:
This shrub is a sight to behold when planted in large groups. It will step it up with beauty in the spring when in bloom, and again in the fall with its golden foliage spectacle.
- Wide spreading & multi-stemmed
- Showy flowers in spring
- Bright yellow fall foliage color
Height: 8-12 ft
Spread: 8-15 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Bottlebrush Buckeye:
It is hard to believe that there could be anything but beauty to talk about in regard to this plant, but the foliage and seed are poisonous to humans. It is best to locate it in an area where it can be appreciated from a distance. The area should be where the soils stay moist and in part to full shade.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Award Winning
- Naturalizing
- Focal Point
- Fall Color
- Long Blooming
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Native
Foliage Color:
- Gold
- Green
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water