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Horse Chestnut vs Amur MaackiaAesculus hippocastanum Maackia amurensis ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
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. Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSAMUR MAACKIA QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Fall colour:
brown
Flowers:
upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark:
shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Nuts:
large spiky nuts
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
slow
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names:
maackia
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