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
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Red, Purple
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
weekly regular
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Methley Plum
In German
Red Buckeye
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Red Buckeye
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Prunus salicina
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Methley Plum
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Methley Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Methley Plum
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Methley Plum Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Methley Plum are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Methley Plum
Care of Red Buckeye and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Methley Plum pruning is done 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.