Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dry Forest
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-5
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brownish Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mice
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
Red Buckeye
In German
Holz Bambus
Red Buckeye
In French
bois Bambou
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
bambú
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Red Buckeye
In Latin
lignum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye
Care of Timber Bamboo and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Timber Bamboo 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.