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California Native Plant

Aesculus californica

California Buckeye

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

The Aesculus californica is a tree with a year-round interest. Creamy pink or white flowers bloom in the spring, and when late summer arrives, these leaves drop to unveil pear-shaped fruits. It should be realized that these flowers are poison ous. The characteristics of this tree are accented by a decorative bark and branch structure. It is commonly found on dry slopes and in canyons below 4000 ft. in woodland communities along the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills. - CF

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.