Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
United States, California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Blaue Eiche
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
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 Blue Oak
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Blue Oak Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Blue Oak are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Blue Oak
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.