Red buckeye is quite lovely in spring, with its tall clusters of red flowers. Red buckeye is a small tree, able to be planted under power lines. It may be difficult to find in nursery trade.
- Family (English) Soapberry (formerly Horse-chestnut)
- Family (botanic) Sapindaceae (formerly Hippocastanaceae)
- Planting site Residential and parks, Under utility lines
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Illinois, North America
- Size range Small tree (15-25 feet)
- Mature height 15-20 feet
- Mature width 15-30 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily), Full shade (4 hrs or less of light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7, Zone 8
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately sensitive
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, clay soil, Road salt
- Season of interest late spring
- Flower color and fragrance Red
- Shape or form Oval, Round, Upright
- Growth rate Slow
- Transplants well No
- Planting considerations Messy fruit/plant parts
- Wildlife Browsers, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Small mammals
- Has cultivars Yes
