Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Not Available
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Ohio buckeye
Douglasfichte
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
daglezji
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Pseudotsuga
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Douglas Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.