Enkianthus

Red Buckeye

About Enkianthus and Red Buckeye

Enkianthus

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Enkianthus campanulatus

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Islands

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-5

Sunset Zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink, Rose, Ivory

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor, Striped

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

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 dead branches

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Leaf Blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Enkianthus

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Sapindales

Family

Ericaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Enkianthus

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Heteromorpheae

Subfamily

Enkianthoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

1020

1 27800

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Properties of Enkianthus and Red Buckeye

Wondering what are the properties of Enkianthus and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Enkianthus and Red Buckeye. Enkianthus doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Enkianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Enkianthus has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Enkianthus and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Enkianthus and Red Buckeye

Season and care of Enkianthus and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.

Enkianthus and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Enkianthus and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Enkianthus and Red Buckeye

Care of Enkianthus and Red 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.