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California Buckeye (Aesculus Californica)

Aesculus Californica, or more commonly known as California Buckeye, is a tree shrub with red foliage and white flowers of the genus Aesculus. It has a moderate growth rate and a height of 40 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Its active growth period is spring and summer, blooms during summer, is intolerant of shade and is routinely available commercially. Aesculus Californica or California Buckeye’s floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the state of California.

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  • Symbol: AECA
  • Scientific Name: Aesculus californica
  • Common Name: California Buckeye
  • PLANTS Floristic Area: NA (L48)
  • Category: Dicot
  • Genus: Aesculus
  • Family: Hippocastanaceae
  • Order: Sapindales
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Tree Shrub
  • Native Status: L48 (N)
  • Active Growth Period: Spring and Summer
  • Flower Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Red
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Height Mature (feet): 40
  • Lifespan: Long
  • Low Growing Grass: No
  • Drought Tolerance: High
  • Frost Free Days Minimum: 175
  • pH (Minimum): 5.5
  • pH (Maximum): 7.5
  • Precipitation (Minimum): 14
  • Precipitation (Maximum): 75
  • Root Depth Minimum (inches): 36
  • Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
  • Temperature Minimum (°F): 2
  • Bloom Period: Summer

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