Plants in genus aesculus
Aesculus pavia
Aesculus pavia, commonly known as the red buckeye, is a native deciduous tree with vivid scarlet tubular flowers that can reach up to 9 inches long. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a lively addition to any garden. This tree grows well in sun or partial shade and thrives in a variety of soil types. It is disease and pest resistant, with leaves that emerge burgundy-red and turn dark green. Moderately drought-tolerant, it is a resilient and visually striking tree.
Aesculus parviflora
Aesculus parviflora, commonly known as the bottlebrush buckeye, is a deciduous shrub with showy spring flower spires and palm-shaped foliage. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, providing erosion control and bird-friendly nesting. Cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it prefers shade to part shade and is drought-tolerant once established. Its yellow fall color adds seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for naturalistic landscapes.
Aesculus flava
Aesculus flava, known for its upright yellow blooms in spring, is an excellent shade tree with dark green, pleated compound leaves that turn bright orange in fall. It is urban tolerant and resists leaf scorch.
Aesculus glabra
Aesculus glabra, commonly known as the Ohio Buckeye, is a deciduous tree that can grow 50 to 75 feet tall with a broad, oval-rounded crown. It produces creamy-yellow panicles with reddish-orange centers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. The tree is known for its fiery red-orange fall color and serves as a host plant for certain moth larvae. It tolerates full sun to partial shade and thrives in average to moist conditions, withstanding periodic drought.