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Horse Chestnut vs Douglas Maple
Acer glabrum
Aesculus hippocastanum
CUSTOM GROW
CUSTOM GROW
Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.
In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.
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.
Douglas Maple Quick Facts
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

