Description

Description
Red Buckeye is a small, deciduous tree or shrub that may grow 15 to 25 feet tall. It is native to coastal and Piedmont areas. It is quite ornamental in spring when tubular, red flowers appear in 6 to 8 inch upright clusters that last for about a month and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Flowers are followed by 1 to 3 shiny brown seeds contained in a three-parted smooth husk which can be numerous. The attractive palmate leaves usually fall by the end of September.

Red Buckeye prefers partial shade in moist well-drained soil. It will tolerate full sun, is pH adaptable and will grow in a variety of soil types. Use this tree in woodland or naturalized areas, as a specimen, along ponds and streams or in a wildlife garden.

Distribution:
AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , KY , LA , MO , MS , NC , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
Fire Risk Rating:
high flammability
Wildlife Value:
Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and pollinators feed on nectar from flowers in the early spring. The seeds are eaten by squirrels.
Play Value:
Attracts Pollinators
Wildlife Food Source
Dimensions:
Height: 15 ft. 0 in. – 25 ft. 0 in.
Width: 10 ft. 0 in. – 20 ft. 0 in.

Light:Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)Soil Texture:High Organic MatterSoil pH:Neutral (6.0-8.0)Soil Drainage:Good DrainageMoistNC Region:CoastalPiedmontUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone:4a, 4b, 5b, 5a, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8b, 8a

Fruit Color:Brown/CopperFruit Value To Gardener:ShowyDisplay/Harvest Time:FallFruit Type:CapsuleFruit Length:1-3 inchesFruit Width:1-3 inchesFruit Description:1-3 inch wide smooth, leathery capsule with 1-3 large, shiny, brown seeds each with a pale scar.

Landscape Location:Naturalized AreaPondWoodlandLandscape Theme:Butterfly GardenPollinator GardenRain GardenDesign Feature:Flowering TreeHedgeSpecimenAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsPollinatorsResistance To Challenges:DeerWet Soil

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