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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.

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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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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

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.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained with moderate moisture; adaptable to various pH levels.

Sun Needs

Part Sun/Part Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenshade tree

Special Features

Attractive foliageshowy flowersand distinctive seed pods.

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides seeds for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Moderate drought tolerance.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for larger landscapes due to its size. Provides excellent shade and wildlife habitat.

Maintenance Notes

Moderate

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Frequently Asked Questions

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