Officially, Ohio’s state tree may not exist. In 1953, the 100th General Assembly decreed that “the tree, Aesculus globra, ...

Native red buckeye tree is easy to grow in a shady spot for its striking flowers that bloom in spring.

The Ohio buckeye is a characteristic tree of our state’s native landscape, with interesting seasonal growth patterns and ties to our wildlife and glacial past. Its beauty and place in Ohio’s ...

Since 1953, the Ohio buckeye, Aesculus glabra, has served as our official state tree. This species is native to Ohio as well as areas of the central and eastern U.S.

Ohio State Buckeyes? No, the Ohio Buckeye tree. Here's what to know about the tree that named Ohio's favorite football team.

Ohio State Buckeyes? No, the Ohio Buckeye tree. Here's what to know about the tree that named Ohio's favorite football team.

The buckeye tree was found naturally in the Midwest and its soft wood was ideal for building log cabins or gouging out troughs to create spoons, bowls and cradles.

A Buckeye tree was planted in Columbus, celebrating Ohio State University’s Football team’s 2025 National Championship.

The buckeye tree became the state tree of Ohio in 1953 but was already a popular symbol for the state as far back as the 1800s. The Buckeye became synonymous with Ohio State University's football ...

What is a Buckeye? A buckeye is a small, dark brown nut with a tan patch and it comes from the buckeye tree -- the official state tree of Ohio.