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yellow buckeye
Aesculus flava


  United States

Dimensions
Height: 20.0 ft. to 80.0 ft.
Spread: 20.0 ft. to 40.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Program Association
Approved Street Trees
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Small Mammals
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Season of Bloom
April, May
Flower Color
Green Shades, Yellow Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Fall Color
Other Considerations
No City Data
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Acidic/Low pH, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
Yes
Hazards/Toxic
Don't Consume. Plant Parts May Be Poisonous.

Notes

Has better form and is more of a tree than other buckeyes. Has not been planted widely but has potential as a street tree. May have issues with soil tolerance. Should not be planted in areas such as parking lots and along major roads because it is susceptible to leaf scorch.