Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)

POTTED PLANT

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SKU:
AEPAV-GA
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
20 feet
FLOWER COLOR:
Red
BLOOM PERIOD:
1 Spring
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun to shade
MOISTURE:
Average, moist
FORMAL LANDSCAPING:
4-Star
DEER RESISTANT:
Yes

This large shrub or small (often multi-stemmed) tree is very ornamental early in the year. Its dark red flowers begin blooming as ruby-throated hummingbirds return to Missouri in April.

Red buckeye often loses its leaves toward the end of summer. This is normal especially during years with little rainfall. In the meantime, it focuses its energy on producing buckeyes (the large seeds). The buckeyes and foliage are toxic if ingested and avoided by deer and most insects. Squirrels, however, are big fans and will help you plant more buckeyes throughout the neighborhood. A poison has reportedly been made from the seeds and foliage which stupefies fish and makes them easier to harvest from slow-moving or stagnant water (not a legal method for fishing nowadays).

Bloom time: April - June
Height: 6 to 20 feet
Space: 3 to 5 feet
Sun: Sun to shade
Moisture: Average to moist

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