Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) is a large deciduous shrub or small tree of rounded habit with a dense canopy of brilliant dark green leaves, each divided into 5 narrow leaflets. In mid to late spring, erect panicles, 6 in. long (15 cm), of rich red flowers appear above the foliage for a cheerful display. They are quite attractive to hummingbirds. The flowers give way to smooth brown capsules containing one or two lustrous dark brown seeds. Although deciduous, Red Buckeye does not produce any appreciable fall color. Low-branched and slow-growing, Red Buckeye is a lovely, small flowering tree for bringing a sparkle to the spring garden. To be used as a specimen tree, flowering screen or hedge.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Common names | Red Horse Chestnut, Chestnut, Buckeye, Red Buckeye |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
| Height | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spread | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Illinois, Missouri, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia, West Virginia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Common names | Red Horse Chestnut, Chestnut, Buckeye, Red Buckeye |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
| Height | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Spread | 12' - 15' (3.7m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Illinois, Missouri, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia, West Virginia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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