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Ohio Buckeye vs Douglas Maple
Aesculus glabra
Acer glabrum
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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.
Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.
In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Douglas Maple seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts
Douglas Maple Quick Facts
Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle