Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Wet lands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Red Buckeye
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Red Buckeye
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Red Buckeye
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye
Care of Poison Sumac and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.