Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Turkey
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
हानबीन
In German
Red Buckeye
Hainbuche
In French
Red Buckeye
charme
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
carpe
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
choupo-branco
In Polish
Red Buckeye
grab
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Hornbeam
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Hornbeam Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Hornbeam are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Hornbeam
Care of Red Buckeye and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.