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Yellow Buckeye

Yellow Buckeye summer

Overview

Scientific NameAesculus flava
Common NameYellow Buckeye
FamilySapindaceae
Year Planted1968
Average Tree SizeLarge
Growth RateModerate
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeIllinois, North America
Hardiness Zone4 to 8
Season of InterestSpring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall
Supported WildlifeSmall Mammals
Photo GalleryView Map LocationSearch the Arboretum

Photo Gallery

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Yellow Buckeye Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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