Red tubular flowers of Red Buckeye in bloom. Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. A native tree of the Carolinas. pollinatorgarden wildlifegarden redbuckeye

Blooming red, tubular flowers of Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) welcomes the arrival of hummingbirds in the Carolinas! #Aesculuspavia

Red Buckeye is a deciduous flowering understory tree native to our area in the Carolinas. It is nature’s welcoming to migrating hummingbirds. Vertical clusters of red buds are visible at the ends of the tree’s limbs surrounded by fresh, palmate green foliage. These buds will very soon transform into red and orange tubular blooms reminiscent of mini fireworks! redbuckeye wildlifegarden

Red Buckeye buds before their tubular blooms blossom. Hummingbirds arriving soon! #Aesculuspavia

A close up photo displaying red tubular blooms of Red Buckeye tree. It attracts hummingbirds providing them an early food source.

A photo displaying red tubular blooms of Red Buckeye tree from a distance. It attracts hummingbirds providing them an early food source.

When the Red Buckeye blooms, the hummingbirds return! Our tree is approximately 12 years old. This native understory tree (mature height ~ 25’) attracts bees, hummingbirds, pollinators, and small mammals. Thrives in partial shade at our woodlands edge. #aesculuspavia #redbuckeye

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Closeup of red buckeye leaves

The red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) I planted a few months ago is finally leafing out! A successful reintroduction of another native species. #Aesculus #AesculusPavia #Buckeye #NativePlants #9A #HabitatRestoration #Mississippi #USflora #MSflora

Just a reminder. Your buckeye may not be dead. In stl they have a tendency to play dead in the middle of summer.
I thought this baby was gone, but its now leafing out ready for year 2
#Aesculuspavia #redbuckeye #toddlertree #stillkickin #stlplants #nativeplants