Bottlebrush buckeye

Aesculus parviflora

Category:

Shrub > Deciduous > 6-12 ft

Family:

Sapindaceae

Zone:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Height:

8-12 ft

Width:

7-15 ft

Growth / Form:

Spreading

Season of Interest:

Summer

Light:

Part Shade

Native / Invasive Status:

Native (SE US)

Pollinator Value:

High

USDA Zones:

4-9

Notes:

Rejuvenation pruning effective

Additional source details:
Flowers: white flowers held on 8-12” long panicle x 2-4” wide in June-July
Fruits: 1-3” long, light-chestnut brown, smooth pear-shaped capsule from Sept. – Oct.
Wildlife: diseases
Environment: moderate drought
Attracts: butterflies, bees, pollinators

Description

Rejuvenation pruning effective