'Rogers' bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora var. serotina 'Rogers') ESS-kew-lus par-vih-FLOOR-ah variety ser-oh-TY-nah Genus:  Aesculus This is a suckering, deciduous shrub grown for it's white, bottlebrush-like flowers in early summer. The flowers are considerably longer than those of the species at up to 30 inches, and emerge a couple of weeks later. The shrub grows to 10 feet tall and 15 feet wide and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Its layers of broad leaves turn gold in fall.Suitable for a medium to large garden. Care:  Partial shade is preferred, but full sun is tolerated with adequate moisture. Prune out deadwood and crossign branches in late winter/early spring when the shrub is still dormant. Propagation: 

 Propagate by suckers or seed.

Problems: 

 Occasionally prone to canker, Japanese beetles, rust, powdery mildew, scale insects.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 10 ft. to 15 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring Flower Color White Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Natives