A buckeye is a type of nut. It was named by Native Americans who thought it looked like a deer's eye. Buckeye trees tend to bloom in late summer and early fall, and they grow large Buckeye nuts.

Yellow buckeye prefers fertile, well-drained soils but overall is a very adaptable, easy tree to grow. The nuts, which squirrels love, can be a bit messy in the landscape, so it’s best to mulch ...