Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Aesculus glabra
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Compound
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
ACER campestre
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Ohio buckeye
Feld-Ahorn
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Maple terrain
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
arce de campo
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
bordo de campo
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Klon polny
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.