Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Red Buckeye
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Red Buckeye
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak
Care of Red Buckeye and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.