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    • Photo of Aesculus sylvatica flower by Forestfarm

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    Aesculus sylvatica

    Also Known As

    • Painted Buckeye

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-15'
    • W: 5'-15'

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

    Aesculus sylvatica plant details

    Aesculus sylvatica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot, coral, cream, pink, red, salmon and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aesculus sylvatica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot, coral, cream, pink, red, salmon and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aesculus sylvatica

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From moist woodlands of the SE's Piedmont, this 5-15' shrub/tree has 3-8" palmate leaves and 4-8" erect clusters of spring flowers (pale yellow, often "painted" with red; excellent naturalizer with slowly spreading runners. S-PSh/M (not dry)

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Aesculus sylvatica plant

    How to Grow Aesculus sylvatica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink
      • red
      • apricot
      • salmon
      • coral
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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