Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra
Also listed as Nebropsis glabra
Also known as Buckeye, American Buckeye, Stinking Buckeye
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A native North American tree prized for its early yellow-green flowers and distinctive round buckeye nuts. It develops attractive yellow fall foliage and works well as a shade or specimen tree.
Why grow it
Ohio buckeye offers early spring interest with creamy to greenish-yellow flowers and reliable yellow fall color in a native deciduous shade tree. Compared to other Aesculus species, it is smaller (typically 20-40 feet) and suits woodland gardens or naturalized landscape areas where its somewhat messy fruit drop is acceptable. It supports wildlife and pollinators, making it a reasonable alternative to non-native ornamental trees in appropriate regions.
Watch out for
This tree has a taproot system and is very difficult to transplant, so site selection should be made with long-term placement in mind. Ohio buckeye is prone to leaf scorch in full sun, drought conditions, or windy sites, so part-shade and consistent soil moisture support better establishment. The flowers, bark, and stems release an unpleasant odor when crushed, and the copious fruit litter can present maintenance challenges near hardscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Sapindaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Midwestern and Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native North American tree prized for its early yellow-green flowers and distinctive round buckeye nuts. It develops attractive yellow fall foliage and works well as a shade or specimen tree.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Ohio Buckeye grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Ohio buckeye offers early spring interest with creamy to greenish-yellow flowers and reliable yellow fall color in a native deciduous shade tree. Compared to other Aesculus species, it is smaller (typically 20-40 feet) and suits woodland gardens or naturalized landscape areas where its somewhat messy fruit drop is acceptable. It supports wildlife and pollinators, making it a reasonable alternative to non-native ornamental trees in appropriate regions.
Watch out for
This tree has a taproot system and is very difficult to transplant, so site selection should be made with long-term placement in mind. Ohio buckeye is prone to leaf scorch in full sun, drought conditions, or windy sites, so part-shade and consistent soil moisture support better establishment. The flowers, bark, and stems release an unpleasant odor when crushed, and the copious fruit litter can present maintenance challenges near hardscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Sapindaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Midwestern and Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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