Aesculus parviflora

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Bottlebrush buckeyeShrub, DeciduousFamily: Sapindaceae

Height: 4mSpread: 8m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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.

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Aesculus ‘Parviflora’ and wildlife

Aesculus ‘Parviflora’ 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 ‘Parviflora’ poisonous?

Aesculus ‘Parviflora’ 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