Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
डोनट पीच
In German
Red Buckeye
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Red Buckeye
Donut Peach
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Donut Peach
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Donut Peach
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Donut Peach
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cetoniinae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Donut Peach
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Donut Peach Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Donut Peach are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Donut Peach
Care of Red Buckeye and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.