Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Red Buckeye
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Red Buckeye
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Salicales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Red Buckeye and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.