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
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Tropical regions
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Red Buckeye
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
White Fir
In German
Red Buckeye
White Fir
In French
Red Buckeye
White Fir
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
White Fir
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
White Fir
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
White Fir
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Jodła
In Latin
Red Buckeye
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and White Fir
Season and care of Red Buckeye and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and White Fir Physical Information
Red Buckeye and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and White Fir are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Red Buckeye and White Fir
Care of Red Buckeye and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.