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California Native Plant

Aesculus californica

California Buckeye

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

The Aesculus californica is a tree with a year-round interest. Creamy pink or white flowers bloom in the spring, and when late summer arrives, these leaves drop to unveil pear-shaped fruits. It should be realized that these flowers are poison ous. The characteristics of this tree are accented by a decorative bark and branch structure. It is commonly found on dry slopes and in canyons below 4000 ft. in woodland communities along the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills. - CF

 

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

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.