Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Aesculus

Species:

Aesculus flava

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers deep, fertile soils in native range

Germination Information