Red Buckeye

Red Buckeye Aesculus pavia Full to part sun but best in full sun; medium moisture level; prefers a fertile sandy loam but grows on sandy, loamy and clay soils; moderately acid to circumneutral pH. 10-25 feet height by 10-20 feet spread; bright red flowers in April and May; shiny nuts in light brown, smooth husks in September. Nuts are poisonous. Growth Rate: Fairly slow Maintenance: Infrequent disease and insect problems although leaf blotch can be a serious problem. Propagation: No seed pre-treatment required. Immediate planting of seeds required because seeds degenerate quickly due to high fat content. Sow seeds in rich, loose, well-drained soil. Easy from seed. Native Region: West Tennessee and southern tier of counties in Middle Tennessee Handsome, clump-forming, round-topped shrub or small tree. Its small size is especially suitable for small gardens. Showy, bright red flower clusters 6-10 inches long. No appreciable fall color and tends to drop its leaves by the end of summer. Occurs naturally in low, rich woodland valleys, at bluff bases, on wooded slopes and along streambanks. Foliage tends to scorch and generally deteriorate under dry conditions. Attracts hummingbirds. tree;sun;medium;clay tree;sun;medium;loam tree;sun;medium;sand tree;sun/shade;medium;clay tree;sun/shade;medium;loam tree;sun/shade;medium;sand

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