Bottlebrush Buckeye is a beautiful shrub during all seasons, but is admired the most in the summer, because of the stunning clusters of white flowers that are in bloom.
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)
What shrub cleans the best?
- The Bottlebrush Buckeye!
Did you know?
- It gets the name “Bottlebrush” Buckeye because of the appearance of the flowers—the cluster is shaped like a bottle brush
- The 1st freeze makes all of the leaves fall off!
Common Names:
- Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wildlife Benefits:
- The flowers attract lots of butterflies and hummingbirds
- Birds use it for shelter
Habitat:
- Woodlands
Size:
- 6-12' tall, with a crown width of 15-20'
Growing Conditions:
- Partial shade
- Moist, well-drained soil
Select Identification Characteristics:
- Leaf Type: Palmately Compound
- Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
- Bud Arrangement: Opposite
- Terminal Bud: Single
