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Horse Chestnut vs Tatarian Maple
Aesculus hippocastanum
Acer tataricum
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Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. It produces large nuts.
A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.
Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.
In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.
Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Tatarian Maple Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic