Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Evergreen Conifer
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
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, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA omorika
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Serbian Spruce
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Serbian Spruce
Red Buckeye
In German
serbische Fichte
Red Buckeye
In French
serbe Spruce
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
serbio Spruce
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
σερβική έλατο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Świerk serbski
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Sinensi Spruce
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye. Serbian Spruce has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Serbian Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Serbian Spruce has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Serbian Spruce flower color:
Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye
Care of Serbian Spruce and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Serbian Spruce 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.