Aesculus glabra

Common Name

Ohio Buckeye (yellow)

Scientific Name

Aesculus glabra

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

40 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance
  • Prone to insect/disease
  • Potentially invasive species
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Reserve for large/wild natural settings. Not recommended for streets or small residential areas. Messy and prone to various disease and insect damage.