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Horse Chestnut vs Amur Maackia
Aesculus 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.
Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Amur Maackia Quick Facts
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic