Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
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
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Red Buckeye
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry
Care of Red Buckeye and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.