Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Red Buckeye
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry
Care of Red Buckeye and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.