Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
-
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Ukiuki, uki
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Ukiuki
In German
Red Buckeye
Ukiuki
In French
Red Buckeye
Ukiuki
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Ukiuki
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Ukiuki
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Ukiuki
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Ukiuki
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Ukiuki is .
Red Buckeye and Ukiuki Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Ukiuki are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Ukiuki
Care of Red Buckeye and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.