Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Red Buckeye
Gardenie
In French
Red Buckeye
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine
Care of Red Buckeye and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.