Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Sourwood
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Sourwood
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Sourwood
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Sourwood
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Sourwood
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Sourwood
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Sourwood
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Sourwood
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Oxydendrum
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Sourwood and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.