Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Not avaialable
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
cortland apple
In German
Red Buckeye
Cortland Apfel
In French
Red Buckeye
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
manzana Cortland
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Red Buckeye
cortland apple
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 Cortland Apple
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cortland Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cortland Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cortland Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Cortland Apple
Care of Red Buckeye and Cortland Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.