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Ohio Buckeye vs Blue Beech

Aesculus glabra

Carpinus caroliniana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

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Ohio Buckeye
Blue Beech

Ohio Buckeye is a medium sized deciduous tree. If you are looking for a shade tree, Ohio Buckeye's dense canopy of unique leaves can provide it.

Named after its fruit, an inedible nut enclosed in a prickly husk, Ohio Buckeye also features green-yellow flowers and long, broad leaves that turn brilliant red in the fall.

Slow growing, but an extremely attractive tree. Find out what experienced horticulturalists already know: this tree is a gem.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3b
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Nuts: spiny nut
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none



Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle

Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye