| Common Name: |
Red Buckeye |
| Scientific Name: |
Aesculus pavia; Syn. Aesculus pavia var. pavia |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Scarlet Buckeye, Firecracker Plant |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Bloom Color: |
Red to orange-red |
| Bloom Size: |
Showy, erect, 4-10 in. long panicles of narrow-tubular flowers |
| Bloom Season: |
Early spring |
| Fruit Description: |
Smooth, light brown, globular (1-2 in. diameter) seed capsules encase 1-3 shiny seeds called buckeyes that ripen in the fall |
| Foliage Description: |
Palmately compound, shiny, dark green leaves are attractive in spring and early summer, but usually begin to decline by August |
| Height of Plant: |
12-15 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
12-15 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium to high |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Type: |
Sand, loam, clay, limestone |
| Soil pH: |
Acidic soil |
| Native Range: |
Common in woods, along streams, in thickets, and on rocky hills |
| Usage: |
Attracts hummingbirds and bees |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |