Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Rubus fruticosus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Apache'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Blackberry
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
ब्लैकबेरी
Red Buckeye
In German
Brombeere
Red Buckeye
In French
la mûre
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Mora
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Amora preta
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Jeżyna
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Etiam
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Blackberry and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Blackberry and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Blackberry and Red Buckeye. Blackberry doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Blackberry does not have fragrant flowers. Blackberry has allergic reactions like Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses and sneezing and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses and sneezing. 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 Blackberry and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackberry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Blackberry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blackberry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackberry season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Blackberry is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackberry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Blackberry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blackberry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Blackberry flower color: White
Blackberry leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blackberry and Red Buckeye
Care of Blackberry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Blackberry 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.