Horse Chestnut vs Big Leaf Maple - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Big Leaf Maple

Aesculus hippocastanum

Acer macrophyllum

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Horse Chestnut
Big Leaf Maple

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.

Big Leaf Maple has a broad, rounded crown and the largest leaves of all the maples. The pleasant shape and large leaves make this maple a striking and attractive tree. In autumn, the leaves turn vibrant shades of gold and orange.

Big Leaf Maple is a soil building species, meaning that it improves the soil conditions where it grows.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Big Leaf Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 5a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: yellow to gold
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Other Names: big-leaf maple, bigleaf maple, oregon maple