Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Prunus x yedoensis
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, Orange, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Chewing and Boring Insects, Fungal Diseases, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Grown for shade, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
PRUNUS x yedoensis
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Yoshino Cherry
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
योशिनो चेरी
In German
Red Buckeye
Yoshino-Kirsche
In French
Red Buckeye
cerise Yoshino
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Yoshino cerezo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Yoshino κεράσι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Yoshino cereja
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Yoshino wiśniowe
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Yoshino Cherry
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yoshino Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Yoshino Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Yoshino Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yoshino Cherry height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Yoshino Cherry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Yoshino Cherry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry
Care of Red Buckeye and Yoshino Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Yoshino Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yoshino Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.