Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Quercus
In German
Red Buckeye
Quercus
In French
Red Buckeye
Quercus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Quercus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Quercus
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Quercus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Quercus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Water Oak
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Water Oak Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Water Oak are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Red Buckeye and Water Oak
Care of Red Buckeye and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.