Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Black walnut
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
JUGLANS regia
Common Name
Red Buckeye
English Walnut
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
In German
Red Buckeye
Englisch Walnut
In French
Red Buckeye
Anglais Noyer
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Inglés nuez
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Inglês Walnut
In Polish
Red Buckeye
orzech włoski
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Nucis anglicus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and English Walnut
Season and care of Red Buckeye and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and English Walnut Physical Information
Red Buckeye and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and English Walnut are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Red Buckeye and English Walnut
Care of Red Buckeye and English Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.