The genus Aesculus (/ ˈɛskjʊləs / [1] or / ˈaɪskjʊləs /), with species called buckeye and horse chestnut, comprises 13–19 species of flowering plants in the family Sapindaceae. They are …

Aesculus parviflora. commonly called bottlebrush buckeye, is noted for being one of the best summer-flowering shrubs for shade areas. It is a dense, mounded, suckering, deciduous, multi …

Formerly assigned to the Hippocastanaceae, Aesculus comprises 13–15 species, most of which occur in eastern North America and eastern Asia, with a single species in Europe and two in …

Today, I know there are many more faces of Aesculus, and in the Pacific Northwest, some special ones stand out. The genus Aesculus is made up of 15 or so spe-cies of deciduous trees and …

Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly called horsechestnut, is native to the Balkans. It is a medium to large deciduous tree that typically grows 50-75’ tall with an upright oval-rounded crown.

Aesculus, commonly known as buckeye or horse chestnut, is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs celebrated for their vibrant blooms, distinctive seed pods, and excellent hardiness. …

Aesculus x carnea, or Red Horsechestnut, is a deciduous shade tree in the maple family (Sapindaceae). It is a hybrid between the larger A. hippocastanum and the smaller A. pavia …

Aesculus pavia, commonly called red buckeye, is a deciduous clump-forming shrub or small tree with an irregular rounded crown. It typically grows 10-20’ tall. Showy, erect, 4-10” long panicles …

Red buckeye is a small, deciduous tree or shrub in the maple family (Sapindaceae) that may grow 15 to 25 feet tall. It is native to coastal and Piedmont areas in NC. It is quite ornamental in …

Aesculus Species: flava Family: Sapindaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): The soft, close-grained wood is used for wooden ware, firewood, and pulpwood. Native Americans made a nutritious food …