Red Buckeye
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Also known as Red Buckeye, Scarlet Buckeye, Firecracker Plant
Aesculus Pavia, called red buckeye, is a deciduous clump-forming shrub or small tree with an irregularly rounded crown. It typically grows 10-20’ tall. In spring, showy, erect, 4-10” long panicles of red to orange-red, narrow-tubular flowers appear. Palmately compound, shiny, dark green leaves are attractive in spring and early summer but usually begin to decline by August. Smooth, light brown, rounded (1-2” diameter) seed capsules encase 1-3 shiny seeds called buckeyes ripen in the fall. Seeds are poisonous and are avoided by most wildlife.
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Foliage tends to scorch and generally depreciate in dry conditions. Foliage appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. It can be grown from seed and may flower as early as the second or third year.
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Height: 12’-15’
Spread: 12’-15’
Bloom: April-May
Light: Part Shade, Dappled Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
