AESCULUS glabra 'October Red'
Commonly known as Buckeye, Ohio buckeye
Pale, cream flowers in spring. New leaves have coppery tint. Bright red in autumn
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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)
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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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