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Yellow Buckeye
Aesculus flava
In the United States:
Native
· also called Sweet Buckeye, Big Buckeye
Bees visit the showy yellow panicles for nectar and pollen in mid-spring. Bloom typically peaks in April-May and lasts about a month. The large deciduous tree prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils and full sun to partial shade.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | April–May |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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