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Red Buckeye
Aesculus pavia
shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its brilliant red tubular flowers that bloom in spring before the leaves emerge. Native to the southeastern United States, it attracts hummingbirds and is excellent for woodland gardens or as a specimen planting.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 3.7 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation