Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Deciduous, Evergreen
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
-
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
-
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Acacia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Acacia
In German
Red Buckeye
Acacia
In French
Red Buckeye
Acacia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Acacia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Acacia
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Acacia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Acacia
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Acacia. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Acacia has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Red Buckeye and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Acacia
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Acacia Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Acacia are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Acacia
Care of Red Buckeye and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Acacia pruning is done . In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.