Aesculus flava – Sweet buckeye, Yellow buckeye

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Aesculus flava – Sweet buckeye, Yellow buckeye

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In the mixed woods of eastern North-America this species grows in the wild. Forms a medium-sized to large tree with a round to conical, open crown becoming spherical when maturing. In Europe it can reach a height of 20 m and a width of 10 m. In its original habitat it reaches almost 30 m. Striking are the pointed buds that are non-sticky. The palmate leaves usually have 5, sometimes 7, leaflets. They are up to 15 cm across. The dark green, bare leaf is thickly haired underneath at first. In autumn it colours into brown yellow and falls early. The light yellow flowers with a pink hue are short in panicles. Fruits and young outgrowth are poisonous. Good tolerance to hard surfaces, but less tolerant to salt (for icy roads).

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Height
15 - 20 (30) m
Crown
spherical to wide conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
rough bark, non-sticky buds
Leaf
5 leaflets, dark green, underneath light-green, 10 -15 cm
Flowers
light to deep yellow with a pink hue, panicles, May
Fruits
smooth, poisonous
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
few soil requirements, tolerant to hard surfaces
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to poor
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
USA
Synonyms
Aesculus octandra
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellow May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Aesculus flava

Aesculus flava can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus flava is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Aesculus flava is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Aesculus flava with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Aesculus flava blooms in may.
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