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Adding a mix of native trees to your landscape is a rewarding initiative that pays off in so many ways. Support your local ecology, and enjoy a relaxing space you can be proud of. With a beautiful upright rounded form, Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) works as either a standout specimen or in a natural grouping. You'll be thrilled with the exceptional spring-flowering display. Also known as the Texas Buckeye, or Horse Chestnut, this is no "wimpy" tree. Everything from the corrugated leaves, to the corky bark to the leathery, prickled nut husks looks strong!
Tall spires of creamy-yellow panicles cover the outside of the canopy, each highlighted with a reddish-orange center. Give your garden visitors a treat and plan to enjoy these noteworthy blooms for several weeks. Butterflies and hummingbirds appreciate the nectar resource of these long-lasting flowers. The summer foliage is another attractive feature to enjoy with family and friends nearby. Ohio Buckeye foliage features sturdy stems and a marvelously bold texture.
Just wait until the temperatures drop in autumn. The large leaves fire up into an intense red-orange that can be seen all the way down the street. Known to attract Woodpeckers, Cardinals, Grosbeak, Chickadees, Titmice, Thrush, Crows, Jay and Vireos to eat the insects or roost among the branches. The blooms even call their fair share of Hummingbirds too! These are also wonderful caterpillar Host Plant for the Saddled Prominent Moth and Filament Bearer Moth larvae.
A deciduous tree that typically grows 50 to 75 feet tall, Buckeye features a broad, oval-rounded crown. This tree's strength is recognized by birds and wildlife that enjoy roosting, nesting and feeding among the mighty branches! Squirrels will tear around the tree after the mahogany brown nuts that also provide added interest. Keep one in your pocket for good luck, or collect them to create handsome homemade wreaths.
These are fantastic shade trees and will certainly set your yard apart from all the rest! These are wonderful for both front and back yard decoration and shade. Site them where you can see them from an outdoor seating area...a blooming Buckeye makes a perfect focal point! In groups and rows, these are formidable windbreaks and shelterbelts.
Buckeyes thrive in full sun and partial shade and in average to moist conditions, even tolerating periodic drought! Plant in nearly any well-drained soil and prune only after flowering to not accidentally cut off any of next year's blooms.
Ornamental flowers, magnificent branching and wildlife appeal! We're excited to offer this outstanding native selection. Order native Ohio Buckeye trees from Nature Hills today!
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
#1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
#3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
#6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
#7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Sentry is designed to protect both consumers and the nursery trade from invasive plant pests and diseases. Sites that display the Plant Sentry protection badge are protected from consumers buying and nurseries shipping material carrying invasive pests and diseases.
This proprietary eCommerce software prevents the shipment of a restricted plant to each state. The Plant Sentry system includes a shipment certification program. The Plant Sentry Compliance Officer works closely with NatureHills.com and each nursery or fulfillment center to ensure only compliant plants are sold to customers.
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To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Color | Zone | Times |
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3 | Spring 2019 | |
4 | Now | |
5 | Now | |
6 | Now | |
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At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H | |
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0 | - | 19.99 | 24.99 |
20 | - | 49.99 | 29.99 |
50 | - | 69.99 | 34.99 |
70 | - | 99.99 | 39.99 |
100 | - | 129.99 | 44.99 |
130 | - | 149.99 | 48.99 |
150 | - | 150+ | Approx 28% |
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Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
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Botanical Name | Aesculus glabra |
Type | Deciduous |
Mature Height | 30 - 50 feet |
Mature Spread | 30 - 40 feet |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Soil | Well Drained |
Moisture | Moderate |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Flower Color | Green White & Yellow |
Fall Color | Orange |
Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
Pruning Time | After Flowering |
Fragrant | Yes |