Bottlebrush Buckeye Shrub
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Bottlebrush Buckeye

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$44.99
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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 8 - 10 Feet
  • Mature Spread 8 - 10 Feet
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Medium sized shrubs for woodland gardens can be difficult to find. Bottlebrush Buckeye is the perfect medium sized shrub that adds instant impact as an understory planting in woodland gardens or as a specimen in a Cottage Garden setting. Mounds of deeply textured foliage in the deepest green, with flower spikes of creamy white flowers cover this deciduous shrub late in the summer. The fall foliage of Bottlebrush Buckeye is not to be missed and rivals some of the most showy Japanese Maples.

The late season blooming of Bottlebrush Buckeye helps to feed native bees that are still active before fall. Hummingbirds also appreciate the late season supply of nectar. The blooms even work as additions to fall cut flower arrangements. Since this shrub is a North American native plant, there are very few pests or diseases that bother it. Deer and rabbits do not like the thickly textured leaves. Birds will take advantage of its large mounding shape for cover and protection. 

Bottlebrush Buckeye Care

Bottlebrush Buckeye are very much a woodland plant and like a spot that is part sun to part shade. Watering is the only aspect of caring for this plant that might be tricky. Buckeye likes to have a very damp, but also well drained soil. Making sure to mulch around the base every fall with an organic compost will help to enrich the soil and increase moisture retention. A soil pH that is slightly acidic is perfect.

Pruning is only needed on an annual basis. Early in the spring, as new growth emerges, cutting out any diseased, dying, dead or diagonal branches will help to keep air circulation good around the branches. Fertilizing should not be needed for this native shrub. The flower buds are formed on new growth from the summer.

Bottlebrush Buckeye Spacing

Bottlebrush Buckeye is a much wider shrub than it is tall. The height is 8-12 feet with a width of 12-16 feet. If planting as part of a native hedgerow, make sure that there is at least 14 feet, center on center, between shrubs. Planting as a specimen is more likely in a smaller garden. Make sure to give plenty of room at the base when planting herbaceous perennials or annuals.

Bottlebrush Buckeye Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 8 - 10 Feet
Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet
Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: July To August
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Bottlebrush Buckeye
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: AESCULUS PARVIFLORA

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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
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It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.