IFAS Extension
Urban Horticulture
Abstract
This document describes the characteristics, growth habits, and landscape uses of Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava), a large deciduous tree native to North America. It outlines the tree’s size, form, foliage, flowers, fruit, and cultural requirements, as well as its tolerance to environmental conditions.
About this Publication
This document is ENH-218, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture. Original publication date November 1993. Revised December 2006. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
How to Cite
Gilman, E., & Watson, D. (2003). Aesculus flava: Yellow Buckeye. EDIS, 2003(10). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-st059-1993
Authors
Edward F. Gilman
professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture
Dennis G. Watson
former associate professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Gainesville, FL
Contacts
Michael Andreu
Specialist
University of Florida
professor, forest systems, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences