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Horse Chestnut vs Silver Leaf Willow
Aesculus hippocastanum
Salix alba sericea
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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
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic