Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not available
Habitat
Islands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Enkianthus
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Enkianthus
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Enkianthus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Enkianthus
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Enkianthus
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Enkianthus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Enkianthus
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Enkianthus and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.