Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Ironbark
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Ironbark
In German
Red Buckeye
Ironbark
In French
Red Buckeye
Ironbark
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Ironbark
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Ironbark
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Ironbark
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Ironbark
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Ironbark
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Ironbark Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Ironbark are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Ironbark
Care of Red Buckeye and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.