Common Name: Spendens Buckeye
A small, low branched tree or large shrub that develops a rounded top with dark green lustrous foliage. Bright red flowers turn to the shiny brown seeds known as buckeyes. Seeds are poisonous.
Plant Type: | Flowering Ornamental Tree |
Width: | 20'-25' |
Height: | 20' |
Fragrant: | Yes |
Fruit | Yes |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Zone: | 4 - 8 |
Deer Resistant: | Yes |
Salt Tolerant: | No |
Drought Tolerant: | No |
Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
Bark Type: | Smooth |
Landscape/Use: | Border, Specimen |
Shape: | Broad Upright |
Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Well Drained |
Flower Color: | Hot Pink, Red |
Leaf Color: | Green |
Fall Color: | Brown |