Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Strawberry Bush
In German
Red Buckeye
Strawberry Bush
In French
Red Buckeye
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Fresa Bush
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Celastrales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush
Care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.