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California buckeye

California buckeye

Aesculus californica

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 10b

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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
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
20–25′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Sapindaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with