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Horse Chestnut vs American SycamoreAesculus hippocastanum Platanus occidentalis 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.
American Sycamore is the largest tree native to eastern North America. Generally too large and messy to be a street tree, American Sycamore thrives in large, open spaces, such as an acreage or farm. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSAMERICAN SYCAMORE QUICK FACTS
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Nuts:
large spiky nuts
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic |