Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Lawn
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Leafminer
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Red Buckeye
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Red Buckeye
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Ponderosa Lemon 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.
