Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Jostaberry
In German
Red Buckeye
Jostaberry
In French
Red Buckeye
casseille
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Jostaberry
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Jostaberry
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Jostaberry
In Latin
Red Buckeye
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Saxifragales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Jostaberry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Jostaberry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Jostaberry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Jostaberry
Care of Red Buckeye and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.