Ohio Buckeye

Medium-sized tree which naturally occurs in lowlands. Prefers moist sites such as river bottoms and streambanks. It will grow on drier sites, but much slower and will not develop as attractively. Large spikes of green-yellow flowers bloom in May. One of the first trees to leaf out in spring and to lose its leaves in the fall. Summer leaf color is dark green and fall color is often orange-red. In the fall, a spiny fruit capsule splits open to expose the familiar, shiny brown, round seed. Buckeyes are relatively disease-free and can live 80-100 years.

Long-lived, medium-sized tree Good for urban environments

Offers food and cover for wildlife