Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Laburnum anagyroides
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Laburnum
Red Buckeye
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Red Buckeye
In French
Laburnum
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Laburnum
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Laburnum
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Złotokap
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Laburnum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Golden Chain Tree 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.