Aesculus glabra ~ Ohio Buckeye Size:1.5" CALIPER while alkaline soils produce deep

while alkaline soils produce deep rose flowers

Airy clusters of tiny white bell-like flowers bloom on spires in midsummer attracting butterflies

It is susceptible to locust borer

IMAGES: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma

Aesculus glabra ~ Ohio Buckeye Size:1.5" CALIPER while alkaline soils produce deepThe Ohio Buckeye, scientifically known as Aesculus glabra, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central regions of North America, including Ohio. It is the state tree of Ohio and is known for its unique foliage and distinctive fruit. Appearance: The Ohio Buckeye typically grows to a height of 30 to 60 feet, with a spread of 20 to 40 feet. It has a rounded crown and large, palmate leaves composed of five leaflets. In the spring, it produces