Red Buckeye – Aesculus pavia | Hummingbird Tree & Cajun Woodland Healer

The Hummingbird’s First Tree of Spring

Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) is one of the first trees to bloom in the Louisiana spring, sending up tall spikes of brilliant red tubular flowers just as ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive from their winter migration. It’s a small, understory tree perfectly suited to the dappled shade of bayou woodlands and garden edges. Long noted in Cajun traiteur and folk botanical traditions, it is a plant that commands respect as much as admiration — a living piece of the bayou’s botanical heritage.

• Light: Part shade to full shade
• Evergreen: No
• Maintenance: Low

Plant it for the hummingbirds. Respect it for the tradition. Love it for the spring show.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Plant descriptions are for horticultural and educational purposes only. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider before any medicinal use.