Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
it is a type of oleander
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
THEVETIA peruviana
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
पीला कनेर
In German
Red Buckeye
Gelbe Oleander
In French
Red Buckeye
Oleander Jaune
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Oleander amarillo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Oleander amarelo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
żółta Oleander
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Yellow haurit Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
- Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander
Care of Red Buckeye and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.