Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Brazil
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Tabebuia
In German
Red Buckeye
Tabebuia
In French
Red Buckeye
Tabebuia
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Tabebuia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Tabebuia
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Tabebuia
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Tabebuia
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Tabebuia
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Tabebuia Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Tabebuia are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Tabebuia
Care of Red Buckeye and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.