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Horse Chestnut vs Shagbark Hickory

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Shagbark Hickory
Horse Chestnut

Shagbark Hickory is a unique tree both for its looks and uses. Its bark peels into long thin vertical strips giving it a shaggy appearance. This and its golden fall leaves make it a gorgeous looking tree. This species produces tasty hickory nuts once mature. Hickory smoke is also treasured for curing meats and its generally fantastic smell.

This tree is best planted away from any buildings due to a deep taproot and large size. Many people remark on the unusual taproot for this tree that can be over 6 feet deep while the plant only has 2 feet of top growth.

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.

Shagbark Hickory Quick Facts

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Bark: shaggy looking bark peels vertically in long strips
Nuts: similar to pecans
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names: carolina hickory, scalybark hickory, shellbark hickory, upland hickory