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Aesculus glabra

Family Hippocastanaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level medium
Height 6 - 15 m (20 - 50 ft)
Spread 6 - 12 m (20 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tree Aesculus glabra (Ohio buckeye) bears showy, pastel yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. The matte foliage is deep green in colour, coarse in texture and aromatic. Aesculus glabra (Ohio buckeye) yields showy fruit. This plant has showy, light brown and fissured bark.
Typical Uses Shade and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Aesculus glabra . In autumn, Aesculus glabra is alight with fall colour.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Aesculus glabra (Ohio buckeye). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets.