Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Nannyberry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Nannyberry
In German
Red Buckeye
Nannyberry
In French
Red Buckeye
alisier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Nannyberry
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Nannyberry
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Nannyberry
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Nannyberry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Nannyberry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Nannyberry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Nannyberry
Care of Red Buckeye and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.