Horse Chestnut vs Dolgo Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Aesculus hippocastanum

Malus x Dolgo

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Horse Chestnut
Dolgo Crab Apple

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.

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: white
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Other Names: dolgo apple