| Buckeye Family | | Species | Size | Basic Requirements |
| Ohio Buckey (Aesculus glabra) | At 20 years height 20’ with spread of 15’. Mature height is 50 to 70’ with a spread of 40 to 50’ | Zones (3) 4 through 7A, full sun with acidic well drained soils. Does not like dry soil. |
| Growth rate is medium at 10 to 12 inches per year. | |
| Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) | Mature height usually 10 to 20’ but can grow to 30 feet with a spread of 10 to 20’ | Zones 6A through-9A, full sun with acidic well drained soils. Does not like dry soil. |
| Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus octandra) | Mature height of 50 to 75’with a spread of 30 to 40’ | Zones 4A through 8A, full sun with acidic well drained soils. Does not like dry soil. |
| Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) | At 20 years height 20’ with spread of 15’. Mature height of 75 to 90’ with a spread of 40 to 50’. Growth rate is medium at 10 to 12 inches per year. | Zones 4A through 7B, full sun with acidic well drained soils. Does not like dry soil. |
| Red Horse Chestnut (Aesculus carnea) | At 20 years height is 20’ and spread is 15’. Mature height and spread of 30 to 45’. Growth rate is medium at 10 to 12 inches per year. | Zones (4)5 to 7B, full sun with acidic well drained soils. Does not like dry soil. |
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