Bark is a is grey with a seems to form into flakes
Palmately compound leaf with 5 (rarely 7) serrated leaflets 4.5″ – 6″ in length.
Flowers grow in clusters in the early spring and our quite beautiful when in full bloom
Fruit has 1-3 shiny nut-like seeds that are covered in an oval, sometimes round, capsule covered with small spines
State tree of Ohio (1953)
Contains tannic acid which has traditionally been removed for tanning hides
Although considered to be non-edible by many, there is a history of Hetuck being made from them. Hetuck is a mash that is said to have been made by Native Americans who roasted and peeled them.
Prefers deep, rich soils that are moist, yet well drained
