Yellow Buckeye

Aesculus flava

#10 Container

Mature height x width: 40-60’ x 30-40’

Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Preference: Moist and well-drained

Tolerates… Brief flooding and urban pollution

Does not tolerate… Poor, clay or dry soils

Ash replacement? ü

Buckthorn replacement? û

Shoreline buffer zone? û

Seasonal interest: Spring, summer and fall

Pollinator and wildlife value: Pollinators, hummingbirds and small mammals

Other notes: Native to the Appalachian region of the United States, known for its tall stature and clusters of yellow flowers that bloom in spring. The tree's large, smooth seeds are toxic if consumed raw but were historically used for medicinal purposes. The soft wood is used in furniture and cabinetry, though the tree is mainly valued for its beauty in landscaping.

Photo credits: North Carolina State Extension; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org