Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Mulga
Red Buckeye
In German
Mulga
Red Buckeye
In French
Mulga
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Mulga
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
mulga
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Mulga
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Mulga
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Mulga
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Red Buckeye season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Mulga Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Mulga 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.