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Ohio buckeye 'October Red'

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A deciduous shrubby tree with palmate leaves which emerge pinkish, become green then turn bright red in autumn. Flowers are pale yellow 'candles' which develop into conkers in a warty case.

Scientific classification

Species: Ohio buckeye 'October Red' (Aesculus glabra 'October Red')
Genus: Aesculus
Family: Sapindaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ohio buckeye 'October Red' pictures

Distribution of Ohio buckeye 'October Red'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Ohio buckeye 'October Red'

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Ohio buckeye 'October Red' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; suitable for medium-sized gardens. For further information, see our advice on tree cultivation

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