A yellow buckeye G. Lumis	The leaves of a yellow buckeye G. Lumis	The fruit of a yellow buckeye G. Lumis

Scientific Name: Aesculus flava (octandra)

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 
Height: 70 ft
Spread: 60 ft
Form: oval 
Type: deciduous tree 
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches 
Flowers: Yellow 

Comments
Yellow Buckeye produces erect panicles of yellow flowers in May and June. These are followed by the nuts. The gray and brown bark may provide additional interest.

Text courtesy Michigan State University Extension

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