Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Pollen
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Red Buckeye
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Red Buckeye
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Castanea dentata
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
castanea americana
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Red Buckeye
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and American Chestnut
Season and care of Red Buckeye and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and American Chestnut Physical Information
Red Buckeye and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and American Chestnut are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and American Chestnut
Care of Red Buckeye and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.