Ohio Buckeye Tree
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
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.
Standard Shipping Rates
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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Buying Options for Plants
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.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 Highlights
Ohio Buckeye Tree highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
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.
Planting and Application:
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.
- Incredible Flowering Display - Showy, Creamy Blooms in Spring
- Large Flowering Panicles Held High Above the Foliage
- Textured Dark Green Leaves Deliver Visual Impact
- Fiery Red-Orange Fall Color & Rugged Gray Bark
- Ornamental Shade Tree, Bird-Friendly Food & Habitat, Ornamental
#ProPlantTips for Care:
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.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Most Well-Drained Soils
- Tolerates Moist Conditions & Periodic Drought
- Easy Care - Prune After Flowering
- Very Cold Hardy
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!
