Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Coniferous Tree
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
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 Color in Winter
Green, 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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Red Buckeye
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Red Buckeye
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye. Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Shortleaf Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Shortleaf Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like 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 Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Shortleaf Pine 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.