Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
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, Rose
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
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
winter daphne
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
winter daphne
Red Buckeye
In German
Daphne odora
Red Buckeye
In French
Daphne odora
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Daphne odora
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Daphne odora
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Daphne odora
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Daphne odora
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye
Care of Winter Daphne and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Winter Daphne 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.