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Red Buckeye

Red Buckeye

Aesculus pavia

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 8b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
8–25′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Sapindaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
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M
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J
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D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with