Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
California, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Red Buckeye
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Red Buckeye
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine
Care of Red Buckeye and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.