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Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra (Ohio)
Category: Deciduous TreeLight: Part Sun/Part Shade
The Ohio Buckeye is a deciduous tree known for its distinctive palmate leaves and attractive yellow-green flowers. It produces spiky seed capsules containing shiny brown seeds, which are toxic if ingested. This tree is native to the Midwestern United States and is often found in rich, moist soils.
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Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra (Ohio)
Category: Deciduous TreeLight: Part Sun/Part Shade
The Ohio Buckeye is a deciduous tree known for its distinctive palmate leaves and attractive yellow-green flowers. It produces spiky seed capsules containing shiny brown seeds, which are toxic if ingested. This tree is native to the Midwestern United States and is often found in rich, moist soils.
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Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra (Ohio)
Category: Deciduous Tree • Buckeye
Discover the Ohio Buckeye, a stunning shade tree with beautiful flowers and unique seed pods.
Mature Height: 50-75 feet
Mature Width: 30-50 feet
Bloom Color: Yellow, Green
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Part Sun/Part Shade
Zone: Zones 3-7
Maintenance: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Fall
Foliage: Deciduous
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