Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
-
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Acacia
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Acacia
Red Buckeye
In German
Acacia
Red Buckeye
In French
Acacia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Acacia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Acacia
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Acacia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Acacia
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Acacia
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Acacia and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Red Buckeye. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Acacia and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Acacia and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Acacia and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Red Buckeye
Care of Acacia and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.