Buckeye | Identification, Uses & Facts | Britannica
buckeye, any of about six species of North American trees and shrubs in the genus Aesculus of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae). The name refers to the resemblance of the nutlike seed, which has a pale patch on a shiny red-brown surface, to the eye of a deer.
Aesculus glabra - Wikipedia
Aesculus glabra, commonly known as Ohio buckeye, [2] Texas buckeye, [3] fetid buckeye, [3] and horse chestnut[3] is a species of tree in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) native to North America.
Types of Buckeye Trees with Their Flowers and Leaves - Leafy …
Apr 12, 2023 · The buckeye tree is a flowering tree species with conical clusters (panicles) of tiny flowers with creamy yellow to green petals. Other buckeye trees produce pink and red flowers. The panicles can contain around 80 flowers and grow up to 6” (15 cm) long.
Buckeye Tree: Description, Types, Care, and Uses - Planet Natural
The Buckeye tree, known scientifically as Aesculus, is a sight to behold. Its leaves, often arranged like the fingers of a hand, are a vibrant green during the warmer months, transforming into a spectacular array of golds and reds come fall. …
Aesculus - Wikipedia
The genus Aesculus (/ ˈ ɛ s k j ʊ l ə s / [1] or / ˈ aɪ s k j ʊ l ə s /), with species called buckeye and horse chestnut, comprises 13–19 species of flowering plants in the family Sapindaceae. They are trees and shrubs native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere
7 Major Types of Buckeye Trees (With Their Leaves & Flowers)
Jul 20, 2024 · Buckeye trees have palmate leaves, flowers that bloom in panicle-like clusters, and fruits. The flowers of Buckeye tree, are yellow-green and appear in spring, while the fruits are smooth, round capsules containing seeds that are toxic.
Ohio buckeye - The Morton Arboretum
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.
Ohio Buckeye - US Forest Service
Ohio buckeye is a member of the Hippocastenaceae, the Horse Chestnut family. Species in this family range from medium shrubs to large trees. Well known species include various buckeyes and horse chestnut (A. hippocastanum), an ornamental widely planted in …
Buckeye—National Tree Candidate - Arbor Day Foundation
Buckeyes are distinctive trees, known for their early spring flowers and for the seeds that have inspired the name of this unique family of trees. The nut-like seeds are shiny and dark brown, with a light-colored spot that gives them the appearance of a deer’s eye.
Aesculus glabra (Buckeye, Fetid Buckeye, Horse Chestnut, Ohio Buckeye …
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.
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