| Botanical Name: Aesculus californica | ADD |
| Common Name: California Buckeye |
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Information by: Carol Bollinger
Photographer: Greg Applegate
Photographer: Greg Applegate
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Description
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Notes
The Aesculus californica is a tree that is interesting year-round. Creamy pink or white fragrant flowers bloom in the spring. When late summer arrives, these leaves drop to unveil pear-shaped fruits. It should be noted that these flowers are poisonous Buckeyehas a decorative bark and branch structure. It slowly grows to 15' tall. It needs regular water for a few years and then will become drought tolerant.