Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Asia, North America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Lonicera caerulea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Honeyberry
In German
Red Buckeye
Honeyberry
In French
Red Buckeye
baie au miel
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Honeyberry
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Honeyberry
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Honeyberry
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Honeyberry
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Honeyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Buckeye and Honeyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Honeyberry? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Honeyberry. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Honeyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Honeyberry 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 Honeyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Honeyberry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Honeyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Honeyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Honeyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Honeyberry is Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Honeyberry is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Honeyberry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Honeyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Honeyberry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
- Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Honeyberry
Care of Red Buckeye and Honeyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.