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Norway Maple vs Ohio Buckeye
Acer platanoides
Aesculus glabra
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Norway Maple is a tolerant and adaptable shade tree. This is probably why it is the most popularly planted boulevard tree in North America.
Note: Norway Maple will sucker with age. It's also not a good idea to plant it under power lines.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Norway Maple 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.
Norway Maple Quick Facts
Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts
Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle