Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Swamps
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Viburnum
Red Buckeye
In German
Viburnum
Red Buckeye
In French
Viorne
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Viburnum
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
viburno
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Kalina
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Viburnum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Viburnum and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Viburnum and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Viburnum and Red Buckeye. Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Viburnum has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Viburnum and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Viburnum and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Viburnum and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Viburnum and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Viburnum and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Viburnum and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Viburnum and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Viburnum and Red Buckeye
Care of Viburnum and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Viburnum 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.