Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, Northern America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Rosa woodsii, Rosa gymnocarpa
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Woods Rose
In German
Red Buckeye
Woods Rose
In French
Red Buckeye
Woods Rose
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Woods Rose
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Woods Rose
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Woods Rose
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Woods Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Woods Rose
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Woods Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Woods Rose Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Woods Rose are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Woods Rose
Care of Red Buckeye and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.