Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Red Buckeye
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Red Buckeye
In French
Red Chokeberry
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Red aronii
Red Buckeye
In Latin
arbutifolia
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color:
Red Chokeberry leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye
Care of Red Chokeberry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.