Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Sassafras
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Sassafras
In German
Red Buckeye
Sassafras
In French
Red Buckeye
Sassafras
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Sasafrás
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
sassafrás
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Sassafras
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Sassafras
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Sassafras Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Sassafras are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Sassafras
Care of Red Buckeye and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.