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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Aesculus sylvatica

Aesculus sylvatica W. Bartram

Painted Buckeye

Hippocastanaceae (Horse-Chestnut Family)

Synonym(s): Aesculus georgiana, Aesculus sylvatica var. lanceolata

USDA Symbol: aesy

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Palmate
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Apr

Distribution

USA: AL , GA , NC , SC , TN , VA

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC				FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

USDA: Find Aesculus sylvatica in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aesculus sylvatica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aesculus sylvatica

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-01-01
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