Aesculus californica
California Buckeye
Description
The Aesculus californica is a tree with a year-round interest. Creamy pink or white flowers bloom in the spring, and when late summer arrives, these leaves drop to unveil pear-shaped fruits. It should be realized that these flowers are poison ous. The characteristics of this tree are accented by a decorative bark and branch structure. It is commonly found on dry slopes and in canyons below 4000 ft. in woodland communities along the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills. - CF
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.