species 26,199 observations
Red Buckeye
Aesculus pavia
Field notes
Supports All
38
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Southern Ugly-nest Caterpillar Moth, Unicorn Prominent, Pecan Leafminer Moth, Cameraria aesculisella
14
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Phytomyza aesculi, Maple Agrilus
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Beech Borer, Typhlocyba rubriocellata, Red-headed Ash Borer, Dikrella cruentata
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Pipevine Swallowtail
18
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Organic
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Wet soil
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.