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Aesculus pavia 'Splendens'

 
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Aesculus pavia 'Splendens' - flame red buckeye
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Common name: flame red buckeye
Family: Hippocastanaceae (horse-chestnut family)
Synonym: Aesculus splendens
Distribution: Species native to s.-c. and s.e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: Some opinions of this selection has it as one of the handsomest of the buckeyes. Bright red flowers occur in broad clusters up to 10" long in May. Leaves are pale green and shiny. A small tree reaching 10-20' in height with equal spread. Excellent specimen plant for the home landscape.

Locations

  • 1: AES: BN28 (BN28) • Accession: D2004-0293.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLS: BT20 (BT20) • Accession: D2004-0293.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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