Red Buckeye

 

Common Name	Red Buckeye
Scientific Name	Aesculus pavia
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	8'to 20'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	attractive under story shrub or small tree of moist woodlands and well-drained sites along small streams; early spring flowers important nectar source for ruby-throated hummingbird