Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Autumn Olive
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Herbst Olive
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Automne Olive
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Otoño de oliva
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Outono Olive
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Jesień Olive
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Autumnus Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
- Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Autumn Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Olive pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.