Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Aesculus flava or Aesculus octandra
Last Review
Features
Erect clusters of yellow flowers in spring; fall color is orange.
Culture
Full sun to light shade; prefers consistently moist, but well drained soils; slightly acid soil is best.
Notes
This tree should not be used along sidewalks since it produces nuts enclosed in large husks (a litter problem); nuts are poisonous.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
75.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Oval to irregular
Native Regions, Text
United States
Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
3453
Image
picID
3454
Image
picID
3455
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
173