Scientific Name
Aesculus sylvatica = Aesculus georgiana

Common Name
Painted buckeye

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil; dislikes dry soil
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Rounded open habit
Height: 5 to 12’
Width:  --
Leaf: Emerald green leaves
Flower/Fruit: Broad, 5 to 6" panicles of yellow to yellow green to pinkish green flowers; nonshowy fall color
Comments: Native; normally an understory tree
Cultivars: --
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