Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bambusoideae
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Red Buckeye
In German
Hedge Bambus
Red Buckeye
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.