Horse Chestnut vs White Ash - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs White Ash

Aesculus hippocastanum

Fraxinus americana

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Horse Chestnut
White Ash

Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. It produces large nuts.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

White Ash is a large deciduous tree that's often grown in residential yards and along boulevards.

Similar to Green Ash, White Ash is distinguished by the lighter colour of the undersides of the leaves.

While Green Ash turns gold in the fall, White Ash turns a gorgeous burgundy.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

White Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: yellow, red, purple
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash