Deciduous Tree – Painted Buckeye

Painted Buckeye 

Botanical name: aesculus sylvatica

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 10-20 ft in height with a 6-15 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Growth rate: grows 12-18 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white, yellow

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: prune before flowering in the late winter/early spring

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: woodland garden, pollinator garden, shade accent plant 

Special features: shade tolerant, attracts pollinators, deer resistant 

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring and summer seasons 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  chalky loam 

Companion plants: flowering dogwood, american hornbeam, american elderberry, serviceberry

Toxicity level: EXTREMELY TOXIC FOR HUMANS AND PETS IF INGESTED 

Invasive species: no