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Horse Chestnut vs Brandon ElmAesculus hippocastanum Ulmus americana Brandon NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON (new stock expected: fall of 2019) ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
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.
Brandon Elm is a hardy and adaptable tree. Its dark green foliage turns brilliant gold in the fall. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSBRANDON ELM QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
2a
Height:
12 m (39 ft)
Height:
12 m (39 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
8 m (26 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
any
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Fall colour:
golden yellow
Nuts:
large nuts within spiky capsules. Slightly poisonous to eat
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: raw Horse Chestnut seed, leaf, bark and flower is toxic if ingested due to the presence of esculin.
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |