Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Red Buckeye
Waldkiefer
In French
Red Buckeye
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Scot Pine
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Scot Pine Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Scot Pine are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Scot Pine
Care of Red Buckeye and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.