Aesculus pavia ~ Red Buckeye toxic COMPANION PLANTS: Blue Spruce

COMPANION PLANTS: Blue Spruce

IMAGE: Photoset by Mark Bolin

Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils

COMPANION PLANTS: Catnip

Like most maples

Aesculus pavia ~ Red Buckeye toxic COMPANION PLANTS: Blue SpruceThe Red Buckeye, also known as Aesculus pavia, is a small deciduous tree or large shrub that is native to the southern United States. It's known for its showy red flowers in spring and its unique, buckeye nuts in the fall. This plant typically grows to a height of 10 20 feet with a similar spread. It prefers full sun to part shade and thrives best in well drained, moist, fertile soils. The Red Buckeye is a great choice for small landscapes or as an