Aesculus californica - California Buckeye (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Plan a garden - Choose

Plan a garden - Choose plants according to size

Sonoran Desert

mixed evergreen woodlands

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Disturbed areas

Aesculus californica - California Buckeye (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Plan a garden - ChooseThis small tree is notable for its attractive form and silver bark. Leafless for much of the year, it is a sculptural garden specimen. In spring it produces large, fragrant flower clusters, followed by pear shaped seed pods. All parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Sapindaceae Species Name Aesculus californica Common Name California Buckeye Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower