Aesculus californica 'Canyon Pink' |
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California Buckeye |
Description
This Aesculus selection is a tree or large shrub that reaches 25'-40' tall. Creamy pink or white flowers bloom in the spring. Shiny tan fruits appear in summer. Large green leaves will drop in response to drought or heat, revealing light gray branches. parts are poisonous. This is a plant that has interest all year round, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.