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American Mountain Ash vs Ohio Buckeye
Sorbus americana
Aesculus glabra
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
American Mountain ash is a beautiful, medium-sized ornamental tree that is ideal for residential lots. Mountain Ash blooms with tiny white flowers in the spring, followed by clusters of small red/orange berries in the summer.
American Mountain Ash's berries stay on the tree throughout the winter. This attracts birds and other small wildlife to your landscape as the berries are an important food source during the winter months.
Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using American Mountain Ash seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Ohio Buckeye is a medium sized deciduous tree. If you are looking for a shade tree, Ohio Buckeye's dense canopy of unique leaves can provide it.
Named after its fruit, an inedible nut enclosed in a prickly husk, Ohio Buckeye also features green-yellow flowers and long, broad leaves that turn brilliant red in the fall.
Slow growing, but an extremely attractive tree. Find out what experienced horticulturalists already know: this tree is a gem.
A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.
American Mountain Ash Quick Facts
Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts
Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle