Ohio Buckeye Aesculus glabra
Family: Hippocastanaceae (Horsechestnut)
Branching: Opposite


Ohio Buckeye is a rare tree in Canada, and is only found growing naturally in one or two locations.  But it is occasionally planted as an ornamental in place of the introduced Horsechestnut.  It looks similar to Horsechestnut, but its buds are not as large and resinous.


The terminal bud of Buckeye


Lateral bud and leaf scar.


Another view of the end bud


Lateral bud


Middle-aged bark




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