Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
लीची
Red Buckeye
In German
Lychee
Red Buckeye
In French
Lychee
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Lychee
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
λίτσι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
lichia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Lychee
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Lychee
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lychee and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lychee and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Red Buckeye
Care of Lychee and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.