Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbiculate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Red Buckeye
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
arbousier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
medronheiro
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Red Buckeye
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.