Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Scale-like imbricate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Red Buckeye
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Red Buckeye
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and White Cedar
Season and care of Red Buckeye and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and White Cedar Physical Information
Red Buckeye and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and White Cedar are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and White Cedar
Care of Red Buckeye and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.