Legacy tree, our red buckeye

This was one of two red buckeyes planted in honor of our friend and the Mrs' faithful companion, Buckeye (or Buck for short). We planted two on either side of the driveway near the shed last fall although one didn't make it.

This one is doing very well and now stands over a foot. A red buckeye has large blooms early in spring and attract hummingbirds and bees. We wanted something to remember our dog that would feed local wildlife and produce seeds or nuts to share with others who knew Buck, which turns out to be half the county. This gives our neighbors and friends the chance to grow their own small trees to remember him, too.