Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Red Buckeye
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Red Buckeye
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Red Buckeye and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.