Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Silver Wattle
In German
Red Buckeye
Silver Wattle
In French
Red Buckeye
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
acacia amarilla
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle
Care of Red Buckeye and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.