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Posted 06/01/2023 in Tree

Aesculus glabra

The. Ohio. Buckeye. A neatly rounded tree with low, sweeping branches and dense foliage that provides deep shade. It is one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring. Its name comes from the 'buckeyes,' a small, dark brown nut with a light patch resembling the eye of a deer, which grows inside a rounded prickly fruit capsule.

Post Details

Latin Name
Aesculus glabra
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
20-40 ft
Spread
20-40 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
Leaf blotch, powdery mildew anthracnose, Japanese beetles, and borers.

Plant Story

The. Ohio. Buckeye. A neatly rounded tree with low, sweeping branches and dense foliage that provides deep shade. It is one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring. Its name comes from the 'buckeyes,' a small, dark brown nut with a light patch resembling the eye of a deer, which grows inside a rounded prickly fruit capsule.

Special Care Instructions

Foliage scorch in dry conditions. Difficult to transplant. Prefers moist soil.

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