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Buckeye

Aesculus velitzelosii

Sapindaceae
Tree
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Aesculus velitzelosii, also known as Buckeye or Horse Chestnut, is a tree that typically grows 10-15 meters tall. It is an ornamental tree that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering, suitable for USDA zones 4-8. The tree blooms with white and yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. It prefers loamy, clay, or sandy soils and is not evergreen or toxic. It is beneficial for pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Sandy

Height

10–15 m

Spread

8–12 m

Zones

4–8

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Growing Conditions

  • Sunlight: Full sun.
  • Water: Medium.
  • Soil: Loamy, clay, sandy.
  • USDA Zones: 4-8
  • Height: 10-15 meters

Blooming Information

  • Months: May, June
  • Colors: White, yellow

Other Characteristics

  • Type: Tree
  • Category: Ornamental
  • Fragrant: False
  • Pollinators: True
  • Toxic: False
  • Evergreen: False
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