Aesculus californica
Description
A deciduous, small tree, normally growing to 15'. The showy 6" creamy- scented flower spikes appear in April-May. Native to the central coast ranges and Sierra Nevada mountains in partial shade to full sun, tolerant to drought but needs regular water for the first few years. The pear-like fruits are poisonous, and they were used as fish poison by the Pomo, Yana, Yokut and Luiseno peoples (Kroeber, 1925). Although the nuts have no taste to indicate toxicity, they were also ground and leached under running water for three days, then cooked into a gruel as an emergency food supply. Even though they are deadly we lost our mother plants to gophers... We've seen this tree in a few spots along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and coast ranges normally next to a spring, creek or other source of moisture. In the garden it will go deciduous early if it gets dry.
Characteristics
Aesculus californica Buckeye tolerates clay, serpentine and seasonal flooding.
Aesculus californica Buckeye is great for a butterfly garden.
Aesculus californica Buckeye's foliage color is lt-green and type is deciduous.
Aesculus californica Buckeye's flower color is white and has a fragrance.
Communities
Communities for Aesculus californica Buckeye:Central Oak Woodland, Coastal Sage Scrub, Mixed-evergreen Forest and Riparian (rivers & creeks).
Ranges for Aesculus californica
| ph: | 4.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 6 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 4.00 to 15.00 |
| width[m]: | 5.00 to 12.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 101.00 to 900.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| Out of Stock | $ 8.99 |
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