Ohio buckeye

Ohio buckeye can occur in all parts of Kentucky, but is most common in the Bluegrass region and Western Kentucky. This tree is most recognized by its leaf that is separated into five leaflets and its shiny chestnut-like seeds found inside a prickly, leathery husk. The Kentucky and National champion tree is in Casey County and is nearly 150 feet tall.
Find more information on this tree in the Tree Profiles section.