Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
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Types
Aesculus glabra
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
भोज पत्र
In German
Ohio buckeye
Birke
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Abedul
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
bétula
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Brzoza
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Birch
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Birch Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Birch are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Birch
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.