Ohio Buckeye vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Ohio Buckeye vs Amur Maackia

Aesculus glabra

Maackia amurensis

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Ohio Buckeye
Amur Maackia

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.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
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: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Nuts: spiny nut
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low



Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle

Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye
Other Names: maackia