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    AESCULUS glabra 'October Red'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    AESCULUS glabra 'October Red' AESCULUS glabra 'October Red' 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
     
    Plant Details
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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
    • Deciduous
      5-palmate, glossy leaves with obovate to ovate, long-pointed leaflets to 15cm (6in) long
    • Cream
    • Panicles
      Conical panicles to 15cm (6in) tall
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Obovate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Flowers are followed by sparsely prickled fruit
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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