Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
India, China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Bead tree
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Red Buckeye
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Red Buckeye
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
azederaque
In Polish
Red Buckeye
azederaque
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Meloideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.