Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, 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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
चकोतरा
In German
Red Buckeye
Pampelmuse
In French
Red Buckeye
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Citrus maxima
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Not available
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Pomelo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Pummelo
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Pummelo Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Pummelo are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Pummelo
Care of Red Buckeye and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.