Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Treacleberry
In German
Red Buckeye
Treacleberry
In French
Red Buckeye
Treacleberry
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Treacleberry
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Treacleberry
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Treacleberry
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Treacleberry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Treacleberry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Treacleberry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Treacleberry
Care of Red Buckeye and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.