How to Grow and Care for California buckeye

California buckeye is a small deciduous tree capable of growing up to 45 feet (13.7 meters) under optimum conditions, typically reaching a more modest height of 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) with cultivation. It often displays a spreading form with a width exceeding its height, complemented by silvery gray bark. The tree features a somewhat flattened canopy bearing palmately compound dark green leaves. Its sweet scented creamy white flowers, occasionally tinged with pink, are noticeable in upright terminal clusters approximately 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters) long, prominently displayed in late spring. The foliage may enter a dormant state during hot, dry summer months.