Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
rhododendron
In German
Red Buckeye
Rhododendron
In French
Red Buckeye
rhododendron
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
rododendro
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
rododendro
In Polish
Red Buckeye
rododendron
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Rhododendron
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Rhododendron Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Rhododendron are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Rhododendron
Care of Red Buckeye and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.