Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Commonly known as the bottlebrush buckeye, Aesculus parviflora is a handsome deciduous shrub native to the woodlands of Georgia, Alabama and other southeastern states of the US. It has a suckering habit and will eventually form a thicket of stems topped by attractive palmate leaves. From mid- to late summer it produces many panicles bearing creamy flowers that are popular with bees and butterflies.

As a woodland species, Aesculus parviflora looks beautiful growing in a shady setting with other woodlanders like ligularias, ferns and primulas. However, it can also be grown in full sun and makes a brilliant standalone specimen shrub. It makes a good multi-stem shrub, too.

For best results, grow Aesculus parviflora in full sun, partial shade or full shade in moist, well-drained soil. Requires little pruning except to tidy it up if needed or restrict its spread, which can be done in late winter or early spring.

Plant calendar

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Aesculus and wildlife

Aesculus is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Aesculus poisonous?

Aesculus causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Aesculus parviflora
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