Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Red Buckeye
Ohio buckeye
In French
Red Buckeye
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Red Buckeye and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.