Horse Chestnut vs Skyfest Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Skyfest Poplar

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Skyfest Poplar
Horse Chestnut

Bred by Jeffries Nurseries, the Skyfest is a fast growing, tall cottonwood with excellent disease resistance and adaptability to many kinds of soil. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow.

This species has an aggressive root system, making it unsuitable for planting close to buildings but very drought resistant and an excellent choice for shelterbelts.

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.

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names: seedless cottonwood