Bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) ESS-kew-lus par-vih-FLOOR-ah Genus:  Aesculus

Large palmate-leaved shrub with showy white 12-inch-tall blooms in summer, followed by smooth-skinned fruit. Leaves emerge bronze and turn yellow in autumn.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

Adaptable to a wide range of sites. Slowly suckers to create colonies, but is not invasive.

Care: 

Grow in full sun to part shade and moist, but well-drained soil.

Propagation: 

Propagate from suckers or seed.

Problems: 

Prone to canker, leaf blotch, scale, and Japanese beetles. Anthracnose, rust, and powdery mildew can occur.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower, Slow Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color White Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Shrubs