Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Lemon
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
नींबू
Red Buckeye
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Red Buckeye
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Limão
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Limon
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Lemon and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lemon and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lemon and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Red Buckeye
Care of Lemon and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lemon 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.