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- Q.Aesculus Parviflora - What serves as the best method of propagation for bottlebrush buckeye? (seed, cuttings, grafting etc).. Why might one serve better ...
- Q.Buckeye Tree Didn’t Produce Nuts - Our Buckeye tree is about 30 years old and has always produced an abundance of Buckeyes. This year, we got ...
- Q.Buckeye Trees - Safe time to trim? Also, trunk has some bark with separation.
- Q.Planting A Tree From A Seed. - How do you go about planting a buckeye seed so it will become a tree. What is the process? What ...
- Q.Red Buckeye Tree - I planted a red buckeye from my grandmother's seed several years ago. It's been blooming for years and tries to ...
- Q.What Plants Can Be Grown Under A Buckeye Tree? - We have a buckeye tree we want to landscape around
- Q.Can You Plant Vegetables Near A Buckeye Tree Or Does The Tree Change The Ph In The Soil? - Tried to plant peppers not too far from a buckeye tree and got no peppers.
Asked by
genevas on
March 27, 2015
ConnecticutQ.aesculus parviflora
What serves as the best method of propagation for bottlebrush buckeye? (seed, cuttings, grafting etc).. Why might one serve better than any other?
Answered by
shelley on
March 27, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Seeds, which are collected in the fall, have a very limited viability and must not be allowed to dry out. You can plant freshly collected seeds in a gallon nursery pot and keep them moist in sand until the seeds germinate in spring. Plants grown from seed will flower in about 3 years. The only caveat going this route is that I read that the possibility exists for seeds to not be viable after going through this process.
Root cuttings, done in late fall, are another option. You take pieces of root several inches in length and place them in sand under cool conditions. By spring you should start seeing shoots.
I have also read where you can take leafy single node cuttings in June/July, treat it with a rooting hormone and place them in moist peat/perlite. It was suggested that this was a more successful option than root cuttings.
So basically, it all depends. It seems to be a mixed bag on what method is better.
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- Asked by
gebmartin on
September 18, 2015
OhioQ.Buckeye tree didn’t produce nuts
Our Buckeye tree is about 30 years old and has always produced an abundance of Buckeyes. This year, we got less than 10 Buckeyes. The tree looks healthy, but I'm concerned. Any ideas?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 21, 2015A.Buckeye trees can live 80 to 100 years, so your tree is not old in that context.
Environmental issues are the most likely cause of less production by your tree. A plant that is under stress will stop producing fruit.
Drought, heavy rains, temperatures can all be contributing factors.
If you see no signs of insect or disease, I would not worry and likely the tree will return next year with a larger crop.Here is a link to refresh you on the growing requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/buckeye/buckeye-tree-planting.htm
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wstrauch001 on
June 10, 2016
43035Q.Buckeye Trees
Safe time to trim? Also, trunk has some bark with separation.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2016A.This is one tree that is pruned in the summer months.
These links will help you.
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/pruning-a-buckeye-tree#bhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/buckeye/buckeye-tree-planting.htm
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Anonymous on
November 25, 2017Q.Planting a tree from a seed.
How do you go about planting a buckeye seed so it will become a tree. What is the process? What time of the year and how do I care for it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 25, 2017A.Collect the green buckeye fruit soon after they fall from the trees in autumn. Remove the green husk (fruit) to reveal the brown buckeye inside. Fall is the best time to plant, immediately after collecting the seeds. Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours. Plant them 3 inches deep, either directly in the ground or in moistened seed starting soil. Keep evenly moist (but not soggy) for three weeks or until they germinate. Wash hands after handling, since the fruit and seeds are toxic.
During the first winter, protect the seedling by mulching the ground around it.
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Lori Cook on
May 27, 2018
Mineola TxQ.Red buckeye tree
I planted a red buckeye from my grandmother's seed several years ago. It's been blooming for years and tries to make seeds but every year every one falls off before fully forming. It's growing in my front, East facing yard. Mostly sunny. I don't understand why it can't form full grown buckeyes. Is it not getting pollinated? Is there anything I can do? It's otherwise apparently healthy. Sending a pic of it from today. And one from the spring. Blooms have already come and gone. Thanks Lori
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 28, 2018A.The premature fruit drop could be caused by drought, hot and dry conditions.
Red Buckeye will flower well in rather dense
shade but takes on its best form when grown in full
sun with some afternoon shade on moist, well-drained
soil. It is native along stream banks and will not do well in dry conditions.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
laalbert1 on
May 29, 2019
6Q.What plants can be grown under a buckeye tree?
We have a buckeye tree we want to landscape around
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
May 30, 2019A.Here are tips for planting under a tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
Growing from seed may be easier as the developing plant can wind its way around tree roots. Otherwise, consider dividing a plant so each division can fit into a small hole. It is important not to damage tree roots anymore than necessary. Also look to woodland plants and groundcovers. Here is a list of plants that might succeed. Note that you can change list parameters using the tools on the right side of the page. https://www.wildflower.org/plants/combo.php?fromsearch=true&distribution=&habit=habit_herb&duration=&light_shade=1Was this answer useful?00 - Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 30, 2019A.This trees dense canopy will not let much sunlight in so full shade plants would be best.
You also will need to clean up those buck eyes each fall so plantings that will not be disturbed too much by this task.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-shade-loving-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Amytoddjohnson on
March 29, 2020
15679Q.Can You Plant Vegetables Near A Buckeye Tree Or Does The Tree Change The Ph In The Soil?
Tried to plant peppers not too far from a buckeye tree and got no peppers.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They aren't known to be allelopathic, like walnuts, so I don't suspect chemical warfare at the root level.
Depending on how far out from the tree you were plantings, vegetables may have been choked out by tree roots.
I suggest creating a raised bed to plant where tree roots are too thick to plant. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/best-soil-raised-garden-beds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/making-unframed-raised-beds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-bed-soil-depth.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/starting/cinder-block-garden-beds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/raised-vegetable-gardens.htm
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