Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
moist forests, Slopes
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER pensylvanicum
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
धारीदार मेपल
Red Buckeye
In German
gestreifte Ahorn
Red Buckeye
In French
érable rayé
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
arce rayado
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ριγέ σφενδάμου
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
plátano listrada
Red Buckeye
In Polish
paski klonu
Red Buckeye
In Latin
alba acernis
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye. Moosewood Tree doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Moosewood Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Moosewood Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Asthma, Runny nose and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moosewood Tree season is and Red Buckeye season is . The type of soil for Moosewood Tree is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Moosewood Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Moosewood Tree 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.