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Ohio Buckeye vs Red Maple
Aesculus glabra
Acer rubrum
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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.
Red Maple is a beautiful deciduous tree that blooms with small red flowers in the spring. It is one of the first trees to change colour in the fall, turning a brilliant reddish-orange colour. It is one of the most common and widespread maples in North America.
Red Maple is a great choice for parks and large gardens where there is ample room for its root system.
Important note: Red Maple leaves are toxic to horses if ingested in quantity.
Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts
Red Maple Quick Facts
In row spacing: 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)