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California buckeye
Aesculus californica
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A deciduous native tree with pink to white flowers in spring, followed by early summer dormancy in dry climates. Excellent for drought-tolerant landscapes and adapted to California's Mediterranean climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation