Ohio buckeye - Free

Aesculus glabra

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Ohio buckeye
Family : 
Sapindaceae
Origin : 
Exotic
Hardiness : 
2b
Exposition : 
Sun or partial shade or shade
Height at maturity : 
8 m
Spread at maturity : 
6 m
Tree size : 
Small
Crown shape : 
Irregular spherical ; ascending branches
Roots : 
Deep root system
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
5 m
Growth rate : 
Slow
Soil and moisture : 
Moist, deep, well-drained soil
Tolerance to pollution : 
High
Tolerance to road salt : 
Medium
Tolerance to salt spray : 
High
Tolerance to compacting : 
Medium
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Slight susceptibility to white decay, stains and scorches
Special comments : 
Very hardy

LEAVES

Dark green webbed leaves turning orange-red in fall; palmate, composed of 7-9 sessile leaflets; 5 to 12 cm in length

FLOWERS

Panicles of pale yellow flowers in late May. 

FRUITS

Produces a lot of inedible fruits (chestnut). 

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