Watch for aphids and mealybugs, which are common pests of the tree. Captivate Hummingbirds With A Red Buckeye (Aesculus Pavia) While the red buckeye, also commonly known as the firecracker plant ...
Aesculus pavia, Zones 4 to 8 Red buckeye features 6-to-8-inch tall, upright panicles of tubular flowers between April and May. Hummingbirds flock to the blooms, which cover the tree in a red blaze.