Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Terrestrial
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Red Buckeye
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry
Care of Red Buckeye and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.