Yellow Buckeye Tree
Aesculus octandra
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Yellow Buckeye Tree highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones
This tall ornamental tree makes an impressive focal point near a water feature. Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava (formerly Aesculus octandra)) is an exceptional native plant that delivers a beautiful spring bloom!
You won't believe your eyes! Large, 7-inch tall upright-growing yellow flowering panicles cover the oval canopy and bring butterflies and hummingbirds.
Yellow Buckeye also features very attractive, pinnately compound leaves. Five elliptical leaflets are held on a single petiole and are boldly textured from a strong midrib. Lustrous and dark green all summer long!
This tree gives an impression of strength. As the tree ages, the gray bark develops a distinctive texture and the caliper of the trunk expands wide. The flowers transform into smooth fruit that contains shiny brown seeds. Perhaps you carried one or more in your pocket as a child to bring you good luck. Or you can leave them to the wildlife that depend on the autumn bounty!
As the temperatures start to dip in fall, Yellow Buckeye delivers another phenomenal ornamental display. Enjoy watching the setting sun spotlight the glowing leaves, which develop a range of fiery hues, from orange to bronze ... to golden-yellow!
Landscape Application:
The foliage of Yellow Buckeye casts a very refreshing shade! Keep your home cool and your hammock stand at the ready with one on the southwest corner of your lot.
Keep it in a mulched garden bed or on a raised berm in your front lawn, and underplant with spring-flowering Daffodils for a welcome burst of color as winter draws to an end each year. Add shade-loving plants from our extensive online catalog, and create a very restful oasis all season.
Use this tree on large properties as part of a native collection. Or, consider naturalizing this beautiful choice along a stream bed where they can soak up the extra moisture. The Yellow Buckeye makes an exceptional accent tree in the landscape and is beneficial to wildlife and pollinators in your area!
- Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit
- Magnificent 7-Inch Upright Yellow Panicles in Spring
- Great Nectar Support For Butterflies & Hummingbirds
- Dark Green Compound Leaves Are Pleated & Make A Bold Statement
- Oval Growth Habit & Gray Bark
- Bright Orange in Fall
- Smooth Nuts Carried as Good Luck Charm
- Excellent Shade Tree & Perfect Candidate to Naturalize Near Streams
#ProPlantTips for Care:
A North American native, the Yellow Buckeye grows best along stream beds in full sun or partial shade in more average moisture sites They do prefer to be planted in moist, well-drained rich soil with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around their root zone. Prune after flowering should you need to shape, but major pruning should be done when dormant. These hardy natives are not susceptible to many foliage diseases, resist leaf scorch, nor need much in the way of maintenance! Plus these trees are wonderfully urban environment tolerant!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Like Higher Moisture & Average Moisture Conditions
- Prune After Flowering
- Resists Leaf Scorch
- Urban Tolerant & Easy Care
It's rare to find this valued native in the nursery trade...so please place your order right away if you see the Yellow Buckeye Tree in stock on the Nature Hills Nursery website.
