Toxic Plant Known to be toxic - Seeds, bark, and leaves contain toxins harmful to humans, pets, and livestock if eaten.
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Source: Douglas Goldman
Aesculus glabra

Plant Names

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Aesculus glabra
Ohio Buckeye
Marronnier glabre

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Colour: Yellow Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 75.0 feet
Max Width: 40.0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Ecological Benefits: No ecological benefits information available.
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

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Fun Facts

Ohio Buckeye is found in forests, woodland edges, floodplains, and open areas. It develops a rounded crown with palm-shaped leaves and produces upright clusters of yellow-green flowers in spring, followed by shiny brown seeds with a pale “eye.” It provides strong seasonal interest. It is excellent for large yards, parks, woodland restoration, and native landscapes. It prefers moist, fertile soils but adapts to many conditions. It has a moderate growth rate and is low maintenance once established. Plant only where there is enough space for a mature tree. Young trees benefit from regular watering during establishment. It provides excellent shade and wildlife value.

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Aesculus glabra
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

No ecozone information available for this plant.

Ecological Benefits

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow 1 inch deep
  • Sow by January
  • Stratification conditions: Soak for 24h
  • Stratification duration: 90 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • None
  • Harvesting:
    • None
  • Seed viability test:
    • None
  • Packaging measure: Six (6) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed storage:
    • Keep moist and cool, in a ziploc bag, in the fridge, with the seeds in soil, paper towel or coffee filter, until donation
  • Cultivar: None
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Seeds, bark, and leaves contain toxins harmful to humans, pets, and livestock if eaten.