This suckering deciduous shrub has an upright stems that form a rounded habit. It has mid-green divided leaves with ovate leaflets that are bronze when young and the white, tube-shaped flowers appear in a conical spike during midsummer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Aesculus parviflorais naturally found in south-eastern USA, growing in woodlands in well-drained moist fertile soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shade protected position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

The Bottlebrush Buckeye is grown for its flowers dense habit and is planted in parks and gardens along borders as a low screen or as a specimen plant. It is also used as an informal hedge and may be grown in large tubs or planter boxes and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years. It prefers humid, hot summers but dislikes wet soils and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. ID 1572

Aesculus (es`kű-lus) parviflora (pär-vi-flô`r?)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family