Ohio buckey - Aesculus glabra

Description and Uses

Aesculus glabra (Ohio buckey) is a temperate tree from Eastern North America. It is mainly grown for its ornamental crops (n/a shelflife), but also

can be produced. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 9 - 14 years.

. Medical uses include;

The contains ( - ). After 50 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Aesculus glabra has a lifespan of 90 years.

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Environmental limitations

Aesculus glabra thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1100 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -33°C and optimally between 8 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 1350 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 500 - 1700 mm (L/m²).

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Pests and Diseases

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diseases.

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Seed Propagation

Unfortunately propagation instruction is missing.

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