Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
United States, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Red Buckeye
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
POKEBERRY
In German
Red Buckeye
Kermesbeere
In French
Red Buckeye
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pokeberry
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Red Buckeye
alkiermes
In Latin
Red Buckeye
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Pokeberry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Pokeberry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Pokeberry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Pokeberry
Care of Red Buckeye and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.