Aesculus pavia Koehnei #3
Aesculus pavia Koehnei #3
Dwarf Red Buckeye
Slow growing small tree/shrub with stunning spring flowers
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Unusual, slow-growing dwarf buckeye. Its leaves emerge bronze-red in the spring and stunning pink and yellow flowers in the early summer. Smooth, light brown fruits appear in the autumn, although it can be an irregular crop. Use as a specimen in smaller garden spaces. Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Botanical Name- Aesculus pavia var discolor ‘Koehnei’
Pronunciation- ESS-kew-lus par-vih-FLOR-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Enriched, well-drained soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Salmon pink
Bloom Time- May - June
Companion Plants- Holy Smoke Big Bluestem – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially bumblebees), hummingbirds, migratory birds for seeds
Plant Habit- Small tree / shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C43
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove suckers or shape lightly after flowering. Keep soil moist and apply mulch annually. Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed.
Trimming Instructions- Thin out dead or weak stems after flowering in summer. Light pruning maintains shape.
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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