Horse Chestnut vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Aesculus hippocastanum

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Horse Chestnut
Prairie Splendor Norway 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.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple has stunning burgundy to purple foliage in every season. It is an attractive, ornamental shade tree. Bright yellow flowers form along the branches in early spring before the leaves,

It is relatively cold-hardy, but may need some protection to thrive in colder climates. With its large oval shape and dense foliage, the Prairie Splendor Norway Maple will make a great addition to your yard and provide shade once mature.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Foliage: burgandy to purple
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no