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
North America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require water in summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
skyrocket juniper
In German
Red Buckeye
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Red Buckeye
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
dispararse enebro
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Red Buckeye
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Red Buckeye
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Red Buckeye and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.