Aesculus pavia TF #7
Aesculus pavia TF #7
Red Buckeye
Showy flowers, attracts hummingbirds
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Clump forming large shrub or small tree. Excellent for naturalizing. Foliage is dark green with little fall color. Leaves emerge very early and drop early. Red flowers in panicles and nuts are small and smooth. Leaf problems are not critical. Seeds and young shoots are poisonous to humans if eaten. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators.
Botanical Name- Aesculus pavia
Pronunciation- ESS-kew-lus PAY-vee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 15 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained soil
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- Red
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumblebees), hummingbirds (occasionally), migratory birds for seeds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering to maintain shape. Water consistently during dry periods. Feed lightly in spring with compost or slow-release fertilizer.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove damaged or crossing branches. Avoid heavy shaping cuts.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate to high feeding need. Alleviate clay compaction around the root zone to improve root growth.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone
Possible Issues- Leaf blotch, Japanese beetles, scale, powdery mildew
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