California buckeye. A very handsome tree which produces large cylindrical panicles of flowers. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers May. Fruits September to November. Full sun. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Aesculus californica
A very handsome tree which produces large cylindrical panicles of flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Aesculus |
|---|---|
| Species | californica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | California buckeye |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Hippocastanaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May |
| Colour Fruit | green |
| Fruits When | September, November |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood, Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Coral spot |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | Seed |
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