Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
California
North America, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Common Name
California Buckeye
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
In German
California Buckeye
Lebensbaum
In French
California Buckeye
Amérique Arborvitae
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Americana Arborvitae
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
αμερικανική Arborvitae
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Arborvitae americano
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
Amerykański Tuja
In Latin
California Buckeye
American Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Arborvitae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of California Buckeye and American Arborvitae
Season and care of California Buckeye and American Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and American Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
California Buckeye and American Arborvitae Physical Information
California Buckeye and American Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and American Arborvitae are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
- American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Care of California Buckeye and American Arborvitae
Care of California Buckeye and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.