Aesculus parviflora - Dwarf Buckeye
Aesculus parviflora is commonly know as the Dwarf Buckeye or Dwarf bottlebrush. A species of suckering deciduous shrub, native to open woodlands of the south eastern United States.
The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, palmately compound with 5-7 leaflets.
These open bronze then fade to dark green, before turning yellow in the Autumn.
The flowers are produced in erect panicles 20-30cm long with small white petals and are followed by smooth fruits.
FACT: Flowering in June and highly attractive for the bees. Butterflies and many other insect pollinators love to visit the flowers.
Great for planting in shady areas.
Plant Profile
Height: 2.5-4m
Width: 4-8m
Demands: Full sun to partial shade in any aspect
Soil: Well drained loam, clay, or sand
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowers: White
