Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Red Buckeye
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Red Buckeye
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye
Care of Bird Cherry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.