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Aesculus glabra

Also Known As

American Buckeye
Ohio Buckeye

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 30'-50'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aesculus glabra plant details

Aesculus glabra is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aesculus glabra

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, shade tree, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aesculus glabra

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With fragrant green-yellow flowers "the color of pale spring sunshine" (Peattie) and handsome dark-green foliage on a nice broadly spreading oval tree to 30-50', leaves turn a brilliant orange to red in fall, large, mahogany, shiny and lucky (though poisonous!) seeds were reportedly called "hetuck" by the Native Americans meaning 'eye of the buck'; the state tree of Ohio. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Medium to large tree of rounded shape. Attractive foliage is sometimes affected by disease; fall color is variable, from yellow to orange mixed with red. The selection 'Autumn Splendor' offers consistency of fall color, disease resistance, and smaller stature.