Buckeye, Yellow, Bare Root
Yellow Buckeye
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Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)
Yellow buckeye is a substantial Appalachian shade tree, also known as Aesculus octandra, with palm-shaped leaves and creamy yellow spring flowers.
Wildlife and garden value
Flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators. Yellow-orange fall foliage adds seasonal interest.
Growing conditions
Full sun to partial shade in deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil; plant young in its permanent location.
- Mature height: 40–60 feet, sometimes taller
- Plant offered: Bare root, supplier grade 2 ft seedling
- Season: Spring 2027
Please note: Buckeye seeds and leaves are poisonous; this is not an edible nut tree.
Planting care
Keep roots moist until planting. Water during establishment and mulch without covering the trunk. Growth and seasonal timing vary with site.
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Part Sun/Shade
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Soil RequirementsMedium
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Bloom ColorYellow
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Bloom TimeApril, May
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
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Native StatesAlabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
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