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Aesculus glabra

Genus: Aesculus - Species: glabra - Family: Sapindaceae

Phonetic Spelling: ES-kew-lus GLAY-brah

Common Names:

  • Buckeye
  • Fetid Buckeye
  • Horse Chestnut
  • Ohio Buckeye

Tags

butterfly friendly
wildlife friendly
deciduous
fall interest
nectar plant
shade tree
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
showy fruits
messy
messy fruits

Quick Facts

  • Height: 20 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 29 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
    • 3a
    • 3b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:USA, Southern

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Tree
    • Poisonous
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

OH river valley, Great Plains, Southern Appalachians

Uses

N/A

Palmately compound leaves.
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