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Early Glow™ Ohio Buckeye

Aesculus glabra 'JN Select'

  • Native Shade Tree with Early Orange-Red Fall Color
  • Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 3-7
  • Grows About 35 ft Tall and 35 ft Wide
  • Resists Leaf Scorch, Leaf Blotch and Early Leaf Drop
  • Sparse Fruit Means Fewer Nuts to Clean Up
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Rated for zones 3 to 7. Great in a pot brought indoors for winter, or as an annual.

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Hardiness Zone 3a7b
Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade
Height 35 ft
Width 35 ft
Growth Rate Moderate
Watering Needs Moderate
Preferred Soil Loamy
Growth Habit Upright
Blooms In Spring, Fall
Flower Color Yellow, Green
Foliage Color Dark green
Native Yes
Pet Safety Toxic to cats, Toxic to dogs, Toxic to horses
Plant Characteristics Cold hardy, Native, Fall Color/Interest, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Disease resistant, Deer-resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Botanical Name Aesculus glabra 'JN Select'
Does Not Ship To AK, HI, ID, MT, PR, VI

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Early Glow different from a regular Ohio buckeye?
  • Early Glow Ohio Buckeye was selected for clean foliage. The species often browns from leaf scorch and leaf blotch and can drop its leaves before fall, while Early Glow resists all three. Its leaves turn orange-red earlier in autumn than the species, and it sets very little fruit.

Does Early Glow Ohio Buckeye drop a lot of nuts?
  • Early Glow Ohio Buckeye sets only sparse fruit, so you get far fewer husks and nuts on the lawn than with a typical buckeye. Expect a few in some years. Because buckeye seeds are toxic if eaten, pick up any that fall where pets, horses or children play.

Is Ohio buckeye safe around pets?
  • No. The seeds, leaves, bark and young shoots of Ohio buckeye are toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and to people, if eaten. Plant Early Glow away from pastures and pet runs, and clear any fallen nuts from areas where animals or children spend time.

Where should I plant an Early Glow Ohio Buckeye?
  • Choose a spot in full sun to part shade with deep, rich, well-drained soil and room for a tree about 35 feet tall and wide. Buckeyes grow a deep taproot and do not like to be moved, so pick a permanent home away from the house, driveway and overhead lines.
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