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*Aesculus californica
California buckeye

Beautiful in all it's seasons this native tree is perfectly adapted to our summer dry climate.  Broad headed, deciduous tree rapidly growing to 15ft. or more with smooth grey bark and a rounded shapely habit.  Bright green palmate leaves unfurl in the spring.  Striking, fragrant white flowers in long spikes are followed by pear shaped fruits that split open to reveal large chestnut-brown shiny seeds dangling from branch tips.  Buckeyes lose their leaves in summer to avoid the long dry season. Adaptable and tolerant of a wide range of conditions.  Sun to light shade, little to no water once established.  Flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies and native bees.

       

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