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, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
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
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Overcup ओक
In German
Red Buckeye
Overcup Oak
In French
Red Buckeye
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Overcup Roble
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak
Care of Red Buckeye and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.