Horse Chestnut vs Silver Leaf Willow - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Silver Leaf Willow

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Horse Chestnut
Silver Leaf Willow

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.

Native to North America, Silver Leaf Willow has orangish bark and long, silvery grey leaves. Bees and other insects are attracted to its flowers.

Popular as an ornamental tree for parks, it is also used as a shelterbelt species. It may not be as cold hardy as some of the other willow varieties, however.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: high



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Other Names: white willow