Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Cedars
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
देवदार एल्म
In German
Red Buckeye
Cedar Elm
In French
Red Buckeye
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Cedar Elm
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm
Care of Red Buckeye and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.