Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
White Oak
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Red Buckeye
In German
weiße Eiche
Red Buckeye
In French
chêne blanc
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
roble blanco
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
White Oak
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Red Buckeye
In Polish
biały dąb
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Quercus alba
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of White Oak and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Red Buckeye. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also White Oak does not have fragrant flowers. White Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 White Oak and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Red Buckeye
Season and care of White Oak and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Red Buckeye Physical Information
White Oak and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Red Buckeye are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Oak and Red Buckeye
Care of White Oak and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer White Oak 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.