Red Buckeye is a large shrub to small tree of the southeastern United States, producing striking upright clusters of brilliant red tubular flowers in spring just as ruby-throated hummingbirds return from migration. Growing 10–20 feet tall, it is often the most important early spring nectar source for hummingbirds in the South. The glossy, palmate leaves emerge very early in spring. Red Buckeye is an excellent native garden plant for shaded woodland settings.
Best time to see a Red Buckeye
The best time to see a Red Buckeye is March–April, when about 77% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 18,052 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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