Ohio Buckeye

Description

Ohio Buckeye is a low-branched, small to medium-sized deciduous tree in the Sapindaceae (maple) family that typically grows 20-40’ (less frequently to 75’).   It works well in remote or more naturalized areas of a landscape or in a woodland garden.  It has corky gray bark. Trees show a variable amount of fall color due to differences in seedlings but are most typically yellow with some oranges and red. The flowers, bark, and stems, have an unpleasant odor when crushed, hence the sometimes common name of fetid buckeye.  Because this tree has a taproot it is very difficult to transplant.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Leaf blotch, powdery mildew, anthracnose.  Leaf scorch occurs in dry or windy conditions. It can produce litter that makes it challenging around hardscapes like sidewalks and patios.