Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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 lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
तुरही ट्री
In German
Red Buckeye
Trompete Baum
In French
Red Buckeye
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.