2018-NA PZ7 | Arboretum

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

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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