Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lawn, Pastures, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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 Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seedpod
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Lotus corniculatus
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Trefoil
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
तिपतिया घास
In German
Red Buckeye
Gewöhnlicher Hornklee
In French
Red Buckeye
Lotier corniculé
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Lotus corniculatus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Trefoil
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Lotus corniculatus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Komonica zwyczajna
In Latin
Red Buckeye
trefoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Trefoil
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Trefoil is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Trefoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trefoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Trefoil is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Trefoil is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Trefoil Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Trefoil physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Trefoil height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Trefoil are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Trefoil flower color: Orange and Gold
- Trefoil leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Trefoil
Care of Red Buckeye and Trefoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Trefoil 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 Trefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.