Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
ABIES alba
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Silver Fir
In German
Ohio buckeye
Weißtanne
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Argent sapin
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
abeto blanco
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
prata Fir
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
aBIES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.