Shrubby Pavia
Aesculus parviflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
Aesculus parviflora is a native shrub found in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina that produces white flower clusters from June through August. This bottlebrush buckeye attracts bees and hummingbirds while tolerating various light conditions.
Shrubby Pavia is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
96"–144" H × 96"–144" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, GA, NJ, SC
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Bottlebrush Buckeye is a large native shrub that produces showy white flower spikes in summer. It spreads by suckers to form broad colonies and provides excellent seasonal interest with attractive fall color.
Growing Shrubby Pavia
Grow Shrubby Pavia in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 96 to 144 inches tall and spread 96 to 144 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Shrubby Pavia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very large mature size (8-12 feet tall and wide)
- Spreads aggressively by suckers
- Informal growth habit may appear unmanaged
Wildlife value
The long-blooming white flower spikes attract bees and hummingbirds throughout summer. Its native status makes it valuable for supporting local ecosystems.
Common questions
- When does Aesculus parviflora bloom?
- Aesculus parviflora blooms from June through August, producing distinctive white bottlebrush-like flower clusters.
- What pollinators visit Aesculus parviflora?
- Bees and hummingbirds are attracted to the white flower spikes of Aesculus parviflora during its summer blooming period.
- Where is Aesculus parviflora native?
- Aesculus parviflora is native to Alabama, Georgia, New Jersey, and South Carolina in the southeastern United States.
- What growing conditions does Aesculus parviflora prefer?
- This native shrub adapts to full sun through partial shade and tolerates a range of moisture conditions from wet to moderately dry soils.
- Is Shrubby Pavia toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Shrubby Pavia is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Shrubby Pavia toxic to cats?
- Yes. Shrubby Pavia is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Shrubby Pavia HOA-friendly?
- Shrubby Pavia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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