Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Inkberry
Red Buckeye
In German
Inkberry
Red Buckeye
In French
Inkberry
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Inkberry
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Inkberry
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Red Buckeye
In Polish
inkberry
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Inkberry
Red Buckeye
Order
Aquifoliales
Sapindales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Inkberry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Inkberry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Inkberry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Inkberry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Inkberry and Red Buckeye
Care of Inkberry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Inkberry 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.