Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Rubus fruticosus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Pollen
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Hedges
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Blackberry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Red Buckeye
Brombeere
In French
Red Buckeye
la mûre
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Mora
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Amora preta
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Jeżyna
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Etiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Blackberry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Blackberry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Blackberry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Blackberry
Care of Red Buckeye and Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Blackberry 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 Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.