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Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)

Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava) is a large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its attractive yellow flowers and smooth, gray-brown bark.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry periods.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile loamy soils. Tolerant of a range of soil types but performs best in rich, acidic to neutral conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment and dry periods.

Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile loamy soils. Tolerant of a range of soil types but performs best in rich, acidic to neutral conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Tolerates a range from 15°C to 25°C for optimal growth.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-24 m

Spread

12-18 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound, Palmate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Aesculus hystrix Raf.
Aesculus lutea Wangenh.
Aesculus maxima D.Drake
Aesculus octandra Marshall
Nebropsis hystrix Raf.
Pavia bicolor Raf.
Pavia discolor Sweet
Pavia flava (Sol.) Moench
Pavia jacquiniana Jacques
Pavia lutea Poir.
Pavia octandra (Marshall) Kuntze
Pavia reticulata Raf.
Paviana flava (Sol.) Raf.
Pawia octandra (Marshall) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSapindales
  • familySapindaceae
  • genusAesculus
  • speciesAesculus flava
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

All parts of the plant, especially the seeds and young foliage, are toxic if ingested due to the presence of saponins and possibly other toxic compounds. Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness.

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