What Are Red Buckeye Tree Growth and Red Buckeye Tree Planting Tips
Medium-sized trees or shrubs with striking red spring blossoms are called red buckeye trees, and they are comparatively low maintenance. They are an excellent option for extensive, simple border decoration. To find out more about red buckeye tree growth and care, continue reading.
Growth of Red Buckeye Trees
A red buckeye tree: what is it? Native to North America, red buckeye trees (Aesculus pavia) are found in southern Missouri. USDA zones 4 through 8 are where they grow. The trees produce bright red panicles of tube-shaped flowers for several weeks in the spring. Hummingbirds are drawn to the vibrantly colored flowers despite their lack of scent. Orange, round, dry fruits take the place of the faded flowers. These fruits are poisonous to people and animals alike. When deciding where to plant, bear this in mind. The trees yield an abundance of fruit, which can be difficult to clean up after and pose a serious risk to kids and pets. Though deciduous, red buckeye trees don’t have particularly eye-catching leaves in the fall. They drop fairly early and change color very little.
Red Buckeye Tree Maintenance
Red buckeye tree planting is a reasonably simple process. The trees should bloom in three years if they are successfully grown from seed. Rich, well-drained soil that is slightly wet is ideal for red buckeye tree growth. Drought is not well tolerated by the trees. Both sun and shade will allow them to grow, but the latter will cause them to stay smaller and not fill out as well. When exposed to sunlight, trees typically reach a height of 15 to 20 feet (5–6 meters), though they can occasionally grow as high as 35 feet (11 meters).
