Red Buckeye

Scientific Name
Aesculus pavia
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Erect clusters of red flowers in spring.

Culture

Light shade to full sun; prefers consistently moist, but well drained soils.

Notes

This tree should not be used along sidewalks since it produces nuts enclosed in large husks (a litter problem); nuts are poisonous.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval to rounded

Native Regions, Text

United States (extreme southern Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Red Buckeye in flower
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Red Buckeye leaves and fruit
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Red Buckeye flowers
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Size
Uses
PlantID
176