Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Red Buckeye
Tulpenbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
tulipier
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Red Buckeye
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree
Care of Red Buckeye and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.