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Ohio Buckeye vs Robert Chokecherry
Aesculus glabra
Prunus virginiana Robert
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
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.
Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.
The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.
Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts
Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts
Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle
Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)

