Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Red Buckeye
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Red Buckeye
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Red Buckeye and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.