Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Islands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
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
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 Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Enkianthus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Red Buckeye
In German
Enkianthus
Red Buckeye
In French
Enkianthus
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Enkianthus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Enkianthus
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Enkianthus
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Enkianthus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Hippocastanoideae
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.