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Horse Chestnut vs Tatarian Maple

Aesculus hippocastanum

Acer tataricum

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Horse Chestnut
Tatarian Maple

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

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: scarlet red
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic


Other Names: tatar maple