Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western United States
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Red Buckeye
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Red Buckeye
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Red Buckeye and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.