Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra
Family: Sapindaceae
Ohio Buckeye grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, rich loam. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Ohio Buckeye
Ohio Buckeye growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, rich loam with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Ohio Buckeye as 30-90 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1-2 inches. Days to maturity are listed as 5-10 years.
Plant Overview
Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is listed in the Sapindaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0335
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Ohio Buckeye is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, rich loam. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, rich loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1-2 inches. The listed time to maturity is 5-10 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1-2 inches
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-10 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.