The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Aesculus parviflora var. serotina 'Rogers' (bottlebrush buckeye) is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
bottlebrush buckeye
Aesculus parviflora var. serotina 'Rogers'
Bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora var. serotina 'Rogers') is the perfect addition to any outdoor garden! With its iconic, brush like light pink flowers, this deciduous shrub provides a showy display in the summer and grows 3-4 feet in height and width. The eye-catching flowers give way to clusters of dark green leaves which provide much-needed shade in the summer. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow, adding to the drama in the garden. Deer resistant and low maintenance, bottlebrush buckeye works well in both full and partial sun, making it a great choice for any garden. For a remarkably beautiful and fuss-free shrub, bottlebrush buckeye is an amazing choice!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
part shade,full shade
Fruits:
red Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The bottlebrush buckeye requires moderate amounts of water and should not be overly saturated. During the growing season (April-August) the soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. In hotter climates, water once per week, making sure to saturate the soil well. During the cooler months (September-March) water about every other week or when the soil feels dry about 1-2 inches down. Take care to not over water as this can cause the roots to rot.
sunlight
Bottlebrush buckeye will need about 6-8 hours of full sunlight each day for it to thrive and produce flowers. This species does best when planted in morning sun with some afternoon shade. If planted in a location with too little shade, the flowers may become few and far between. While the Bottlebrush Buckeye can tolerate some shade, try to find a location that receives direct full sunlight for most of the day.
pruning
Bottlebrush buckeye should be pruned lightly every few years to maintain shape and health. Pruning should be done in late winter/early spring (February to March), before new growth appears. If you need to prune more than light pruning, it is best to do this in mid-summer (June to July) after flowering but before seed set. Remove dead, weak, crossing, and diseased branches as well as branches that are competing with each other. Lightly prune back shoots that are growing away from the center of the shrub or are growing too vigorously. Leaving some of the old wood will help encourage flowering.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
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 'Rogers' (bottlebrush buckeye) is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
