This deciduous tree forms a broad conical habit with a rough textured bark and spreading upright branches. The compound leaf has 5-lanced-shaped light green leaflets and the small yellow-green funnel-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Aesculus glabrais naturally found in central and eastern United States growing in sheltered gullies and along valley floors tolerating cold conditions and growing in deep moist fertile loams. It prefers a sunny to semi shade protected position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

The Ohio Buckeye is a small to large tree that is grown for its attractive habit and spring flowers. It is planted in large gardens or parks for shade or as a lawn specimen. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. It is not commonly grown and may be difficult to obtain, but it is an excellent tree for a moist, sheltered position. ID 1423

Note:
It is the only American horse chestnut with fruit that is prickly.

Aesculus (es`kű-lus) glabra (glâ-brä)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family