Horse Chestnut vs Skyfest Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Skyfest Poplar

Populus x deltoides jefcot

Aesculus hippocastanum

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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.

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Other Names: seedless cottonwood