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Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana



Ohio Buckeye
Catalogue A# 2018-NA PZ7
GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 15" W
2018-000 never accessioned
Number in accession: 3
Location: Plaza-center
More information forthcoming


This 19 inch Ohio buckeye provides overall benefits of: $92 every year.
CRITIQUE
The Ohio buckeye is a neatly rounded tree with low, sweeping branches and dense foliage that provides deep shade. It is one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring. Its name comes from the 'buckeyes,' a small, dark brown nut with a light patch resembling the eye of a deer, which grows inside a rounded prickly fruit capsule. This tree is susceptible to leaf blotch. This plant has some cultivated varieties.
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: North America
Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
Size Range: Medium tree (25-40 feet), Small tree (15-25 feet)
Mature Height: 20-40 feet
Mature Width: 20-40 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7
Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
Acid Soils: Prefers
Alkaline Soils: Moderately Tolerant
Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant
Soil Salt: Intolerant
Drought Conditions: Moderately Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Moderately Tolerant
Planting Considerations: Messy fruit/plant parts
Ornamental Interest: Spring blossoms, Fall color, Showy flowers, Attractive bark
Season of Interest: Mid spring, Early fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Yellow
Shape or Form: Round
Growth Rate: Moderate
Transplants Well: No
Wildlife: Butterflies, Migrant birds, Small mammal