Species bottlebrush buckeye
 Bottlebrush-like white flowers and dark-green leaves and green stems.

bottlebrush buckeye

Aesculus parviflora var. serotina

The Bottlebrush Buckeye is an amazing plant species due to its unique appearance. It has beautiful white flowers, lush green foliage, and bright red bottlebrush-like fruits that draw the eye. It grows quickly and can reach up to 10 feet in height once mature. This deciduous shrub is hardy and can tolerate long periods of drought. Furthermore, its berries provide food for birds and small mammals, making it an ideal landscape addition for wild gardens. Its drought-tolerance combined with beautiful blooms and berries make Bottlebrush Buckeye an incredibly valuable species for providing visual appeal and habitat to your outdoor space.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers In Summer

Sun:

part shade,full shade

Fruits:

green,yellow Fruits Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Bottlebrush buckeye requires a deep soaking once a week during the summer months and only needs to be watered twice a month during the fall, winter, and spring months. During periods of extended drought, water Bottlebrush buckeye every 2 to 3 weeks. It's important to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, as the roots of this shrub prefer being on the drier side. If the soil is too wet, the roots can suffocate and the plant can suffer from root rot. It's best to water Bottlebrush Buckeye in the morning, when the air is cooler and the sun is not blazing down on the moisture-filled leaves. Water the ground in a 5–6ft circle around the shrub and avoid wetting the foliage. This will help to prevent the spread of fungus and disease. When it's time to water your Bottlebrush buckeye, always use a good, deep soaking to ensure the root zone gets plenty of moisture. This will keep your shrub healthy and looking its best throughout the year.

sunlight

Bottlebrush buckeye is a colorful variety of small shrub that thrives in part shade to full sun. It does best when planted in an area that receives filtered light, with the sun no closer than around 4 to 6 hours in the morning. This plant is likely to become too woody and lose some of its vibrant colors if it is exposed to too much hot, direct sunlight. It can withstand some light shade in the afternoon, but generally, the ideal situation for this species is morning sunlight only.

pruning

Bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora var. serotina) should be pruned late winter or early spring, immediately before the new growth begins. Prune off dead, broken, or diseased branches and cut back branches growing in unwanted directions. Prune about 1/3 of the total length of the oldest branches. Wipe the pruning shears after each cut with aClorox solution to reduce the spread of plant disease. Be careful not to overprune as this variety is a slow-grower and may not respond well to extreme pruning.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Aesculus parviflora var. serotina is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

Starts Flowering

Bottlebrush buckeye typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Bottlebrush buckeye typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Aesculus parviflora var. serotina is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

Hardiness Map