Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
River side, Riverbanks
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Clay, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Oleaster
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
इलेगनस
In German
Red Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In French
Red Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Elaeagnus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus
Care of Red Buckeye and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.