Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ornamental
Habitat
Hillside
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
Aster amellus
Common Name
California Buckeye
Aster
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
एस्टर
In German
California Buckeye
Astern
In French
California Buckeye
Aster
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Aster
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
αστήρ
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Aster
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
aster
In Latin
California Buckeye
Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Sapindaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Aster
Season and care of California Buckeye and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
California Buckeye and Aster Physical Information
California Buckeye and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Aster are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of California Buckeye and Aster
Care of California Buckeye and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.