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Red Buckeye

Aesculus Pavia

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Overview

The Red Buckeye, Aesculus pavia, is a deciduous understory shrub or small tree, typically growing 12-15 feet high and wide. It features showy, tubular red flowers, reaching up to 4 inches, that attract hummingbirds in spring. Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. Has palmate leaves and produces inedible, smooth brown seeds. Plant in USDA zones 4-8 for a striking spring display and textured foliage.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — each with 5 to 7 leafletsRed Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — and other pollinators.<br><br>This plant prefers moistRed Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — usually around April to MayRed Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — and is characterized by a roundedRed Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — It features showy, tubular red flowers, reaching up to 4 inches, that attract hummingbirds in springRed Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — the Red Buckeye notably proffers lush+33

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
12–15 Ft.
Mature width
12–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — each with 5 to 7 leaflets
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — and other pollinators.<br><br>This plant prefers moist
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — usually around April to May
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — and is characterized by a rounded
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — It features showy, tubular red flowers, reaching up to 4 inches, that attract hummingbirds in spring
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — the Red Buckeye notably proffers lush
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — It typically achieves a height of 12 to 15 feet
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — irregularly shaped canopy with a moderate growth rate.<br><br>Featuring palmately compound leaves
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — These vibrant blossoms emerge in late spring
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — The species is well-known for its erect panicles of tubular red flowers
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — typically growing 12-15 feet high and wide
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — is a charismatic deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its spectacular spring blooms
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — Plant in USDA zones 4-8 for a striking spring display and textured foliage
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — dark green foliage that spans roughly 6 to 10 inches in width
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — which can extend up to 4 to 8 inches in length
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — scientifically recognized as Aesculus pavia
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — is a deciduous understory shrub or small tree
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — well-drained soils and flourishes under full sun to partial shade; however
Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) — Has palmate leaves and produces inedible, smooth brown seeds
Aesculus Pavia
Aesculus Pavia
Aesculus Pavia
Aesculus Pavia
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