What Is a Buckeye?
Named for their resemblance to the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree, the Buckeye candy is the quintessential taste of Ohio!
The Ohio Buckeye Nut
A Buckeye is a small, shiny, dark brown nut with a light tan patch that comes from the official state tree of Ohio, the buckeye tree. The nickname is also used for the Ohio State University team's mascot, Brutus Buckeye, who is a giant nut. Buckeye nuts are actually mildly toxic in their uncooked state, but you can eat them after removing them from their shell and roasting them. No worries though, our Buckeyes are made with peanut butter and chocolate!
Ohio's State Tree
The Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is native to the Midwest and has been Ohio's official state tree since 1953.
State Tree Since 1953
The Ohio buckeye was officially named Ohio's state tree, cementing its place in Buckeye State identity.
The Buckeye Mascot
The Ohio State University's mascot, Brutus Buckeye, is a giant nut — representing the pride of Columbus.
Fall Harvest
Nuts ripen and fall in early autumn, their glossy brown shells and tan patches instantly recognizable.