Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Silverberry
Red Buckeye
In German
Silverberry
Red Buckeye
In French
Silverberry
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Silverberry
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Silverberry
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Silverberry
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Silverberry
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Silverberry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Silverberry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Red Buckeye
Care of Silverberry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Silverberry 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.