Ohio Buckeye vs American Elm - TreeTime.ca

Ohio Buckeye vs American Elm

Aesculus glabra

Ulmus americana

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Ohio Buckeye
American Elm

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 Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

American Elm Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Fall colour: bright yellow
Nuts: spiny nut
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: very long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium



Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle

Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye
Other Names: water elm, whilte elm