Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Butterfly tree
In German
Red Buckeye
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Red Buckeye
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Red Buckeye
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Butterfly Tree pruning is done 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 Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.