Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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 elliottii
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
slash pine
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
Red Buckeye
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Red Buckeye
In French
slash pine
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
pino slash
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Red Buckeye
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Red Buckeye
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Slash Pine and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Slash Pine and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Red Buckeye
Care of Slash Pine and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash 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 Slash 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.