Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
constipation, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
In German
Red Buckeye
Lebensbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Amérique Arborvitae
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Americana Arborvitae
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
αμερικανική Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Arborvitae americano
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Amerykański Tuja
In Latin
Red Buckeye
American Arborvitae
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Arborvitae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae
Season and care of Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae Physical Information
Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
- American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae
Care of Red Buckeye and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.