Ohio Buckeye, 7 gal

Ohio Buckeye, 7 galA hardy ornamental tree with masses of greenish yellow flower clusters appearing at the branch tips in late spring. Handsome glossy green lobed summer foliage turns a brilliant yellow in the fall. Quite rare. Slow growing, makes a special accent. Attributes Type: Deciduous Tree Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded Mature Height: 8 12m (25 40ft.) Mature Spread: 5 8m (16 25ft.) Zone: 2 Feature Characteristics: Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit

A hardy ornamental tree with masses of greenish yellow flower clusters appearing at the branch tips in late spring. Handsome glossy green lobed summer foliage turns a brilliant yellow in the fall. Quite rare. Slow growing, makes a special accent.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 8 - 12m (25 - 40ft.)
Mature Spread: 5 - 8m (16 - 25ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Greenish-yellow
Flowering Time: June
Foliage Colour: Green, turning yellow, orange, and red in the fall.
Fruit: Large light brown ornamental fruit in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system.
Soil: Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Foliage tends to scorch and generally depreciate in dry conditions.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.