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Ohio Buckeye vs Water Birch (Red Birch)

Betula occidentalis

Aesculus glabra

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Ohio Buckeye

Water Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions.

This tree grows small enough for yards with limited space.

It is an attractive ornamental with reddish non-peeling bark.

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.

Water Birch (Red Birch) Quick Facts

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle
Foliage: palmate
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Bark: non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Nuts: spiny nut
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, NU
Native to: ON
Other Names: red birch
Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye