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Sapindaceae
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Aesculus parviflora
Elegance in shade.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Genus
- Aesculus
- Native to
- Southeastern United States
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 8-12 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, rich
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Its white flower spikes can reach 12-18 inches long, resembling giant bottlebrushes that light up shady areas in midsummer.
- It spreads by root suckers to form large colonies, and a single original plant can eventually cover an area 15-20 feet wide.
- The long-protruding red-tipped stamens give the flowers a dramatic, firework-like appearance.
- Unlike its cousin the horse chestnut, its nuts are much smaller and are an important food source for squirrels.
- It is one of the few large shrubs that flowers reliably in deep shade, making it invaluable for woodland gardens.
Color meanings
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elegance
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calm beauty
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patience