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Horse Chestnut vs Northern Red OakAesculus hippocastanum Quercus rubra ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
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.
Northern Red Oak is a medium-sized deciduous tree. It is fast-growing (for an oak tree) and is used primarily in lawns, parks, golf courses, street-side plantings, and commercial areas. Northern Red Oak's fall color is spectacular. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSNORTHERN RED OAK QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Fall colour:
red
Bark:
Smooth and grey (young), Furrowed and grey (mature)
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names:
champion oak, red oak
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All Items, Feature Trees, Nut Trees, Ornamental Trees, Salt Tolerant, Shade Trees, Wildlife Attracting
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