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Aesculus parviflora Walter. Common name: Bottlebrush Buckeye. Phenology: May-Jul. Habitat: Mesic forests on bluffs and in ravines (the SC occurrence is on Fall Line river bluffs, with shaley, subcalcareous soils). Distribution: Wc. GA west to nc. AL, south to sw. GA and sw. AL; disjunct in wc. SC (Aiken County). See Wyatt (1985) for a discussion of the interesting, relictual occurrence in SC. Sometimes planted outside its native range, where it may persist and spread clonally.

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA13, K4, NY, Pa, S, S13, Du, Harris, & Xiang (2020), Hardin (1957a), Hardin (1957b); = n/a — C, F, RAB. Basionym: Aesculus parviflora Walter 1788

Links to other floras: = Aesculus parviflora - FNA13

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image of plant© Alan Cressler: Aesculus parviflora, Hannahatchee Wildlife Management Area, Stewart County, Georgia 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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Height: 6-12 ft.

plant sale text: Bottlebrush buckeye is a highly ornamental native shrub that produces upright terminal panicles up to a foot in length, arrayed with small white feathery flowers. Its large leaves provide a handsome contrast of texture in the landscape. Its foliage also has great yellow fall color. This species has few disease or pest problems. Bottlebrush Buckeye is a spreading, multi-stemmed shrub. Over time, a single shrub will grow as large as 20 feet in width. Its spreading suckers can be removed every year or so. Better yet, plant this species in a site where it can reach its potential. An established Bottlebrush buckeye in bloom is truly magnificent.

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native range: southeastern United States



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