Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
California Buckeye
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
California Buckeye
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
California Buckeye
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
California Buckeye
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia
Care of California Buckeye and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.