Aesculus californica
California Buckeye
Description
The Aesculus californica is a tree that is interesting year-round. Creamy pink or white fragrant flowers bloom in the spring. When late summer arrives, these leaves drop to unveil pear-shaped fruits. It should be noted that these flowers are poisonous. Buckeye has a decorative bark and branch structure. It slowly grows to 15' tall. It needs regular water for a few years and then will become drought tolerant.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.