Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Kigelia africana
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
Red Buckeye
In German
Sausage Tree
Red Buckeye
In French
saucisse Arbre
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Red Buckeye
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Red Buckeye
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Kaempferia
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Sausage Tree and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sausage Tree 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.