Buckeye

Aesculus worlitzensis

Native to:
United States
Buckeye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Hippocastanaceae
Genus:
Aesculus
Species:
Aesculus worlitzensis
USDA Symbol:
AEWO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow, red

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, hummingbirds
Fall Color:
yellow, orange

Soil Requirements

Notes:
Hybrid species with limited native habitat data

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds should be sown fresh as they lose viability quickly when dried. Keep consistently moist during stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI