Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Yellow Birch
In German
Red Buckeye
Yellow Birch
In French
Red Buckeye
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Red Buckeye
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch
Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.