Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
हिम चम्पा
In German
Red Buckeye
Magnolienbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
magnolia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
magnólia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Magnolia Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.