Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Magnolienbaum
Buckeye Putzer
In French
magnolia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
magnólia
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Magnolia Tree and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.