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Horse Chestnut vs Prairie Sky Poplar
Aesculus hippocastanum
Populus x canadensis Prairie Sky
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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.
Prairie Sky Poplar is a fast-growing columnar hybrid poplar developed at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada's Morden Research Station. It is adaptable to many soil conditions and seems to do best in the southern-most parts of the prairies.
Good as a shade or shelterbelt tree, it is often used in buffer zones as a visual screen or hedge. Ideal for lining properties, roads, etc.
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Prairie Sky Poplar Quick Facts
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic