Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Aesculus glabra
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Compound
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Ohio buckeye
Red Maple Tree
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.