Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Red Buckeye
In German
Cordia subcordata
Red Buckeye
In French
Cordia subcordata
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Kou and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Kou and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Kou and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kou and Red Buckeye
Care of Kou and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Kou 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.