Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
फर्न पाइन
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Fern Pinien
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
pin Fern
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
pino helecho
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
pinho Fern
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Fern sosna
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Fern pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.