Aesculus x arnoldiana

Common Name

Arnold Buckeye (yellow/gold)

Scientific Name

Aesculus x arnoldiana

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fruit

    Fruit

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

75 feet

Crown Spread

25 feet

Limitations

  • Potentially invasive species
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Natural hybridized buckeye first discovered at the Arnold Arboretum in Cambridge, MA. Showy spring flowers. Relatively pest-free and urban tolerant.