18. Aesculus sylvatica

Common name(s): Painted Buckeye, Dwarf Buckeye, Georgia Buckeye

Plant type: deciduous medium tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): grafting/budding

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: late summer
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : stratify 40F in sand 3mo.
Preferred temperature for germination : 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination : 3-4 weeks
Comment: Seeds should be sown about 2

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: late winter
Type of graft: whip