Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Caribbean, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
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 young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Pollen
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
सीताफल
In German
Red Buckeye
Zuckerapfel
In French
Red Buckeye
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Pinha
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple
Care of Red Buckeye and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
