Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water more in summer
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
Loam
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Silver Birch
In German
Red Buckeye
Weißbirke
In French
Red Buckeye
Silver Birch
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Abedul de plata
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Silver Birch
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Silver Birch
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Birch
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Silver Birch Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Silver Birch are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Birch
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.