AESCULUS glabra 'October Red'
AESCULUS glabra 'October Red'
Commonly known as Buckeye, Ohio buckeye
Pale, cream flowers in spring. New leaves have coppery tint. Bright red in autumn
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, leaf miners, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch -
Deciduous5-palmate, glossy leaves with obovate to ovate, long-pointed leaflets to 15cm (6in) long
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Cream
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PaniclesConical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Obovate
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Ovate
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft) -
TreeFlowers are followed by sparsely prickled fruit
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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