Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Sakaki
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Sakaki
In German
Red Buckeye
Sperrstrauch
In French
Red Buckeye
Sakaki
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Sakaki
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Sakaki
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Sakaki
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Sakaki
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Sakaki Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Sakaki are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Red Buckeye and Sakaki
Care of Red Buckeye and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.