Within these capsules, only one seed develops to full size while the others remain much smaller or undeveloped. They provide little ornamental contribution to the plant. However, it does have the potential to become a clear, bright yellow or a yellowish bronze. This is generally a very trouble-free species the leaves of bottlebrush buckeye are usually free of the leaf blotch and leaf scorch problems associated with some of the other buckeyes. Established plantings are usually not troubled by serious problems.
Seed needs to be collected in fall before drying or becoming squirrel chow.
The capsules can only be allowed to dry slightly without losing viability. After the husks are removed, they should be stratified in moist sand for about 2 months. When placed in sand under cool conditions, shoots should be produced by spring. This is a handsome shrub with an attractive broad-rounded habit, interesting dark green foliage and wonderful flowers. It is available in balled and burlapped and container forms and should be transplanted into acid to neutral soils with average soil moisture.