Aesculus velitzelosii
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
Flower colors