Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Quercus coccinea
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval, Bristle-tipped
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
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, Water during dry weather
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
Well drained
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Scarlet Oak
In German
Red Buckeye
Scarlet Oak
In French
Red Buckeye
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Scarlet roble
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Scarlet Oak flower color:
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak
Care of Red Buckeye and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.