Jeanne Fortunato is now showing her real colors after her Christmas lighting display was modified to help cheer on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The display includes a singing tree and numerous lights ...

The Ohio buckeye tree is an important symbol to Ohio as it was named the state tree in 1953 and the buckeye nut is Ohio State’s mascot. “I’d like to thank Gov. DeWine, the Ohio Department of ...

It was named the state tree of Ohio in 1953, and the buckeye nut is Ohio State’s mascot. Buckeye trees can be found throughout Ohio, though they are most abundant in the western half of the state.