Ohio buckeye

How to Grow and Care for Ohio buckeye

Ohio buckeye · Aesculus glabra

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens

Watering: Deep infrequent watering, mulch layer preserves underground root moistureSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Ohio buckeye

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep infrequent watering, mulch layer preserves underground root moisture
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLarge deciduous tree granular feed applied single time early spring yearly
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens

How to Water Ohio buckeye?

Deep infrequent watering, mulch layer preserves underground root moisture

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ohio buckeye?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ohio buckeye?

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What Soil Is Best for Ohio buckeye?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ohio buckeye?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Ohio buckeye?

Large deciduous tree granular feed applied single time early spring yearly

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How to Prune Ohio buckeye?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Ohio buckeye?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Ohio buckeye?

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How to Care for Ohio buckeye in Winter?

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How to Plant Ohio buckeye?

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; only suitable for large gardens

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How to Repot Ohio buckeye?

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How to Harvest Ohio buckeye?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, canker, leaf spot and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to horse chestnut leaf miner and horse chestnut scale

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The Toxicity of Ohio buckeye

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Ohio buckeye

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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Scientific Classification

Species
Aesculus glabra
Genus
Aesculus
Family
Sapindaceae
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FAQs About Ohio buckeye

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