California Buckeye
Aesculus californica
Sapindaceae, Hippocastanaceae · broadleaf · introduced
Quick Facts
Height
12–30 ft
Spread
32 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 7a–8b
Bloom Time
February to March
Origin
California
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Bud break BBCH 07 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | Mar 1-Apr 1 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Jun 15-Aug 15 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Jul 15-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |
| Fall color / leaf senescence BBCH 93 | Oct 1-Nov 15 |
| Dormancy BBCH 97 | Nov 15-Feb 28 |