Common Name
Arnold Buckeye (yellow/gold)
Scientific Name
Aesculus x arnoldiana
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Intolerant
Poor Drainage
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
Tolerant
Salt
Tolerant
Shade
Tolerant
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
20
Planting Area
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Fruit
Form
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.