bottlebrush buckeye

Also known as: dwarf buckeye; dwarf horse chestnut

A large suckering deciduous shrub with palmate leaves which open bronze, then dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Erect panicles of white flowers with prominent stamens, are sometimes followed by smooth fruits

Scientific classification

Species: bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)
Genus: Aesculus
Family: Sapindaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Suckering
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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bottlebrush buckeye pictures

Distribution of bottlebrush buckeye

Distribution map

USA (Alabama, Georgia)

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of bottlebrush buckeye

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bottlebrush buckeye care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.