Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Citrus sinensis
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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, Red, Purple
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CITRUS sinensis 'Washington'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Navel Orange, Washington Navel Orange
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
संतरा
In German
Red Buckeye
Navel Orange
In French
Red Buckeye
Navel Orange
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Naranja de ombligo o «navel»
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Navel Orange
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Navel Orange
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Pomarańcza
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Apelsīns
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Navel Orange
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Navel Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Navel Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Navel Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Navel Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Navel Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Navel Orange Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Navel Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Navel Orange height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Navel Orange are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Navel Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Navel Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Navel Orange
Care of Red Buckeye and Navel Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.