Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lemon
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
नींबू
In German
Red Buckeye
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Red Buckeye
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Limão
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lemon
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Lemon Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lemon are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Lemon
Care of Red Buckeye and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.