Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye)

A Dramatic Native Shrub for Shade and Summer Interest

Add bold texture and graceful beauty to your landscape with Aesculus parviflora, commonly known as Bottlebrush Buckeye. This impressive native shrub is admired for its striking summer flowers and ability to thrive in shaded woodland gardens.

• Spectacular Blooms: Large, upright spikes of white flowers bloom in early to mid-summer, resembling bottlebrushes and creating a dramatic display.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

• Bold, Tropical-Like Foliage: Large palmate leaves give the plant a lush, almost tropical appearance throughout the growing season.

• Spreading Shrub: Reaches 8–12 feet tall and can spread 8–15 feet wide, forming attractive colonies in woodland settings.

• Shade-Tolerant & Hardy: Thrives in partial shade to full shade in moist, well-drained soils. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8.

• Low-Maintenance & Deer-Resistant: Durable and long-lived with minimal care once established.

Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized landscapes, Aesculus parviflora delivers dramatic summer blooms and lasting structure.