Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Red Buckeye
toxicodendron vernix
In French
Red Buckeye
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Red Buckeye
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poison Sumac season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac
Care of Red Buckeye and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.