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Aesculus glabra
Ohio buckeye

Culture: This species is best planted in moist, well-drained, acidic soils, as dry hot conditions lead to leaf scorch and unsightly specimens.

Leaf blotch and powdery mildew can make this species look rather ratty in late summer. Other potential problems include anthracnose, canker, wood rot, bagworm, scales, and borers.

Usage: Because of its unsightly summer leaf characteristics, this species is best used in native habitat restorations rather than in the residential landscape. The brown "nuts" often attract children and wildlife.

 
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