Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Aesculus glabra
Last Review
Features
Erect clusters of greenish yellow flowers in spring; fall color is yellow to 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
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Oval to irregular
Native Regions, Text
United States (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
3456
Image
picID
3457
Image
picID
3458
Image
picID
3459
Image
picID
3460
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
174