Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Asia
Types
Aesculus glabra
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
wingnut
In German
Ohio buckeye
wingnut
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
wingnut
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
wingnut
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
wingnut
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
wingnut
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Wingnut
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
wingnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Pterocarya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Juglandoideae
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Wingnut doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like and Wingnut has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Wingnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.