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 glabra is 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’kū-lus) glabra (glā-brä)

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