Yellow Buckeye
Quick Overview
Yellow Buckeye is a large, tough tree known for its thick bark and beautiful yellow spring blooms. Its yellow-orange fall color is a great feature and makes for an attractive tree in any landscape. The dense canopy on the Yellow Buckeye will give off great amounts of shade.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Yellow Buckeye is a large, tough tree known for its thick bark and beautiful yellow spring blooms. Its yellow-orange fall color is a great feature and makes for an attractive tree in any landscape. The dense canopy on the Yellow Buckeye will give off great amounts of shade.
Where to put it:
Because of its large mature height and spread, Yellow Buckeye trees are best in open areas of the yard or in the parkway. Yellow Buckeye should be planted at least 15-20ft away from buildings.
What it needs:
Yellow Buckeye is an extremely tolerant, strong tree which can grow in almost any conditions.
Specs
Botanical Name | Aesculus flava |
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Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Tree Type | Shade, Ornamental & Flowering |
Size Range | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
Mature Height | 60' |
Mature Spread | 40' |
Shape | Upright Oval |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fall Color | Orange |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Decorative Fruit | Yes |
Landscape Uses | Shade |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Strong Tough Growing Tree, Serves as a Great Shade Tree but Has an Interesting Yellow Flower |