Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Quaking Aspen
In German
Red Buckeye
Zitterpappel
In French
Red Buckeye
tremble
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Quaking Aspen has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen
Care of Red Buckeye and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.