Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Prunus avium
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Red Buckeye
Kirschbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Cerisier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Cerezo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Red Buckeye
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.