Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Ulmus pumila
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-9
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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
20-5-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
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
ULMUS pumila
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Siberian Elm
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Siberian Elm
In German
Red Buckeye
Siberian Elm
In French
Red Buckeye
Siberian Elm
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Siberiano Elm
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Σιβηρίας Elm
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Siberian Elm
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Siberian Elm
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Siberian Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Siberian Elm height is - and width -. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Elm flower color:
- Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm
Care of Red Buckeye and Siberian Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.