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Horse Chestnut vs Red Sunset MapleAesculus hippocastanum Acer rubrum Sunset ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW COMING SOON (new stock expected: later this season) 
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.
Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSRED SUNSET MAPLE QUICK FACTS
Hybrid:
yes
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Fall colour:
red/orange
Flowers:
small red clusters
Nuts:
large spiky nuts
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic |