Lower California Buckeye
NameLower California Buckeye
Species NameAesculus parryi
Common NameLower California Buckeye
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth bark
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent, upright flower spikes with pale pink and white blossoms; large, palmate leaves.
Description
This image depicts a Lower California Buckeye (*Aesculus parryi*) in its natural habitat, not as a cultivated bonsai specimen. It features distinctive upright spikes of pale pink and white flowers, and large palmate leaves, some showing signs of browning. The plant appears as a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, with its natural growth habit vaguely resembling an informal-upright style if it were to be cultivated as a bonsai.
