Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Red Currant
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Red Currant
In German
Red Buckeye
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Red Buckeye
Groseille
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Grosella
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Groselha
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Red Buckeye
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Red Currant
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Red Currant Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Red Currant are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Red Currant
Care of Red Buckeye and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.