One Yellow buckeye ( Aesculus flava ) 2 year old plant , 12-18 inches tall, sent with roots wrapped 


Plant will be shipped with roots wrapped in wet media during its dormancy (November-April). After it break it's dormancy April to October - it will be shipped in container with soil. 


Buckeyes are known for their flower displays in May; yellow buckeyes are no exception. This Illinois native produces yellow flowers in upright clusters measuring up to 6 inches tall. In fall, the leaves display a yellow-orange color. It is susceptible to leaf blotch and may be difficult to find in nurseries. Formerly known as Aesculus octandra. 


Foliage 

Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves) 

Native locale 

Illinois, North America 

Size range 

Large tree (more than 40 feet) 

Mature height 

60-80 feet 

Mature width 

25-35 feet 

Light exposure 

Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily) 

Hardiness zones 

Zone 4, Zone 5 (Chicago), Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8 

Soil preference 

Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil 

Tolerances 

Alkaline soil, Dry sites, Wet sites