Ohio Buckeye is a flowering tree that produces clusters of cream to yellow flowers in the spring, which are visited by long-tongued bees. It leafs out early in the spring, and it produces palmately compound leaves, an uncommon leaf shape that is a great textural contrast to other tree foliage.
Pollinator Type
Bees
Plant Type
Deciduous tree
Zone
4 to 7
Height
20-40 ft
Spread
20-40 ft
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
April, May
Design Considerations
Ohio Buckeye will drop buckeyes in the fall, so it is not recommended for planting near walkways.
Care and Maintenance
May need supplemental water during dry conditions.
Pest and Diseases
Leaf blotch.
Establishment and Propagation
Transplant from nursery container in fall or spring.
Commercial Availability
Sometimes available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Red Buckeye, Horse Chestnut
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Leaves can turn yellow or orange in fall.
Growth habit
Ohio Buckeye has a round form.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
