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Horse Chestnut vs Green Alder
Aesculus hippocastanum
Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
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.
Green Alder is a cold hardy, native shrub. It is often planted on infertile sites so it can fix nitrogen from the air and improve the soil quality.
Green Alder is known for its smooth grey bark and attractive shiny green leaves; it is commonly used in reclamation.
Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Green Alder seeds at SeedTime.ca.
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Green Alder Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic