Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
United States, California
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when 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, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
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
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
घाटी ओक
In German
Red Buckeye
Tal Eiche
In French
Red Buckeye
Oak Valley
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
valle del roble
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
vale Oak
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Oak vallis
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Valley Oak
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Valley Oak Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Valley Oak are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Valley Oak
Care of Red Buckeye and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.