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Aesculus flava

Family Hippocastanaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 15 - 30 m (50 - 100 ft)
Spread 9 - 15 m (30 - 50 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Aesculus flava (yellow buckeye) bears showy, multi-coloured pale yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. The showy glossy foliage is dark lime in colour and coarse in texture. Aesculus flava (yellow buckeye) bears showy and spotted fruit. This plant has brown and scaly bark.
Typical Uses Shade.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Aesculus flava tolerates drought. This tree attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Aesculus flava enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions Be aware that this tree is poisonous or toxic. Plan its application carefully if you have children or pets.