Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Ironbark
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Ironbark
Red Buckeye
In German
Ironbark
Red Buckeye
In French
Ironbark
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Ironbark
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Ironbark
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Ironbark
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Ironbark
Red Buckeye
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Ironbark and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Ironbark and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Ironbark and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Ironbark and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ironbark and Red Buckeye
Care of Ironbark and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Ironbark 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.