Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) Bare Root Live Plant — 16+ Inches, Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree

About This Plant

Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree prized for brilliant red tubular spring flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. It features palmate foliage and offers ornamental interest after flowering. This is a bare root young plant suitable for woodland gardens, rain gardens, borders, native landscapes, and specimen plantings.

What You Will Receive

1 live Red Buckeye plant, approximately 16 inches tall or larger, bare root with protected roots, healthy rooted plant ready for transplanting, securely packaged for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Red Buckeye
Botanical Name: Aesculus pavia
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Bare root young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 10–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

Care Tip

Plant in well-draining soil and water deeply after transplanting to encourage strong root establishment. Apply mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect young roots, keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Once established, Red Buckeye is relatively low maintenance and provides outstanding spring blooms for hummingbirds.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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