Aesculus californica

California Horsechestnut, California Buckeye

Family: Hippocastanaceae Horse Chestnut


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Erosion control, specimen
Height 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m
Spread 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Flowers have an unpleasant odor
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America