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Painted Buckeye
Aesculus sylvatica
In the United States:
Native
· also called painted buckeye
Painted Buckeye offers early-season nectar and abundant pollen to honeybees, supporting colony buildup after winter; peak bloom occurs in April to May. It thrives in moist, partially shaded woods and may require deer protection in apiary plantings.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | April–May |
| Hardiness zones | 6-9 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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