Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Spices
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Clove
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
लौंग
In German
Red Buckeye
Nelke
In French
Red Buckeye
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Clavo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
dente de alho
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Ząbek
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Castanea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Clove
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clove season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Clove Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Clove are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Clove
Care of Red Buckeye and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.