Red Buckeye

Emu Bush

About Red Buckeye and Emu Bush

Red Buckeye

Emu Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass

Number of Varieties

240

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Desert, Dry areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

12-9

Sunset Zone

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Purple, Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Dark Green

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead branches

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Leaf Blotch

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Red Buckeye

Emu Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Lamiales

Family

Hippocastanaceae

Myoporaceae

Genus

Aesculus

Eremophila

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Myoporeae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

20220

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Properties of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Emu Bush. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Emu Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Emu Bush has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush

Season and care of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Red Buckeye and Emu Bush Physical Information

Red Buckeye and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush are as follows:

Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush

Care of Red Buckeye and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.