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• Native to the California foothills.
• A deciduous tree, grows rapidly to 15', then grows at a medium rate.
• 15-40' eventual height, with a 30-40' spread.
• Very drought tolerant, but may lose leaves in August if dry.
• Has shallow, spreading root system.
• Produces lots of litter.
• Flowers are in white spikes, in April and May.
• Produces seeds in capsules in fall.
• Seeds are poisonous.
• Seeds germinate easily, with no dormancy.
• Prefers clay, rocky, well-drained soils.
• Takes aridity, sun, wind, heat and dust.
• Relatively free of pests and diseases.
• Will retain its leaves through Sept. if watered once a month.

 The California buckeye is a good example of a palmate compound leaf