Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
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
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
White, Silver
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Silverthorn
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Red Buckeye
In German
Silverthorn
Red Buckeye
In French
Silverthorn
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Silverthorn
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Silverthorn
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Silverthorn
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Silverthorn
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Silverthorn and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Silverthorn and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Red Buckeye
Care of Silverthorn and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Silverthorn 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.