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Horse Chestnut vs Okanese Poplar
Aesculus hippocastanum
Populus x Okanese
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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.
Okanese Poplar is an excellent shelterbelt tree. It's one of the hardiest and fastest growing trees you can plant on the prairies. This hybrid poplar is disease resistant, drought and cold tolerant, produces no fuzz, and requires little maintenance. Okanese poplar also makes for a good privacy screen on larger properties.
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Okanese Poplar Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic