Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Quercus ilex, Quercus rotundifolia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mediterranean region
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
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
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
QUERCUS ilex
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Evergreen Oak, Holly Oak, Holm Oak
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
होल्म ओक
In German
Red Buckeye
Steineiche
In French
Red Buckeye
chêne vert
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
encina
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
πρινόδενδρο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
azinheira
In Polish
Red Buckeye
dąb skalny
In Latin
Red Buckeye
ilice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Holm Oak
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Holm Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Holm Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holm Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Holm Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Holm Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Holm Oak Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Holm Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Holm Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Holm Oak are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Holm Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Holm Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Holm Oak
Care of Red Buckeye and Holm Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Holm Oak 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 Holm Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.