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Ohio buckeye 'October Red'

Aesculus glabra 'October Red'

Genus: Aesculus
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

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.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to Horse chestnut scale and leaf-mining moth

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, canker and leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Planting Places

Greenhouse

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years