Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
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Wet Site, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Red Buckeye
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Red Buckeye
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Aesculus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.