Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Red Buckeye and Dwarf Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.