Blooms are king on the red buckeye! The emerging blossoms are pink but develop into brilliant red flower clusters by May. Formed of individual flowers that are 1 inch to 1.5 inches in diameter, these attention-grabbing flower clusters are 6 inches to 10 inches in length. The foliage, with each leaf formed of five to seven leaflets that are between 3 inches and 6 inches long, is a rich green from spring into early summer. By midsummer, however, the Red Buckeye is gradually retreating from the stage, and by early fall, the leaves are brown and shedding. Don’t let that stop you. The spring show more than makes up for it!

Red buckeye is a small tree that grows to about 30 feet high and 20 feet wide. It prefers partial shade in moist, well-drained soil but 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. With red buckeye, the possibilities are endless!