Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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 rubra
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Slippery Elm
In German
Red Buckeye
Rotulme
In French
Red Buckeye
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm
Care of Red Buckeye and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.