Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Azalea
In German
Red Buckeye
Azalee
In French
Red Buckeye
azalée
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
azalea
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Azalea
In Polish
Red Buckeye
azalia
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Azalea
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Azalea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Azalea Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Red Buckeye and Azalea
Care of Red Buckeye and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.