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Aesculus californica

Family Hippocastanaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Aesculus californica (California buckeye) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Aesculus californica (California buckeye) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy and smooth bark. A specimen plant, Aesculus californica (California buckeye) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, dried flowers, hedge, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Aesculus californica . Aesculus californica is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.