Aesculus Glabra

Ohio Buckeye

Aesculus glabra is a deciduous ornamental tree with a rounded to irregular crown and a strong branching structure. Native to central and eastern North America, it is valued for its attractive palmately compound foliage, early spring flowers, and distinctive glossy brown seeds.

The foliage consists of five to seven leaflets arranged in a fan-like pattern. The leaves emerge bright green, mature to dark green during summer, and often develop yellow to orange tones in autumn. In spring, upright clusters of creamy yellow-green flowers appear, followed by smooth, shiny buckeye fruits containing brown seeds.

Aesculus glabra prefers full sun to partial shade and performs best in moist, well-drained soils. It adapts to clay, loam, and sandy soils and tolerates urban conditions once established. It is best suited for large landscapes, parks, naturalized areas, and specimen planting.