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Ohio Buckeye vs White Ash

Aesculus glabra

Fraxinus americana

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Ohio Buckeye
White Ash

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.

White Ash is a large deciduous tree that's often grown in residential yards and along boulevards.

Similar to Green Ash, White Ash is distinguished by the lighter colour of the undersides of the leaves.

While Green Ash turns gold in the fall, White Ash turns a gorgeous burgundy.

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

White Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Fall colour: yellow, red, purple
Nuts: spiny nut
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none



Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle

Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye
Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash