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
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Azores Juniper,Eastern Prickly Juniper,Ryukyu Juniper
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Appetite enhancer, Skin wounds, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Spartan'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Spartan juniper
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Spartan Juniper
In German
Red Buckeye
Chinesischer Wacholder
In French
Red Buckeye
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Spartan Juniper
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Spartan Juniper
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Juniperus chinensis
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Jałowiec chiński
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Spartan Juniper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spartan Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Spartan Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Spartan Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Spartan Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Spartan Juniper flower color: White
- Spartan Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper
Care of Red Buckeye and Spartan Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Spartan 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 Spartan Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.