Horse Chestnut vs Dahurian Birch - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Dahurian Birch

Aesculus hippocastanum

Betula davurica

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Horse Chestnut
Dahurian Birch

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.

Dahurian Birch is a rare and interesting ornamental with curling bark. This tree is the first to sprout on bare land and is tolerant of dry, gravelly, and infertile soils. Dahurian Birch can grow in industrial areas or exposed land as long as it has full sunlight.

This tree is ideal for landscaping, ornamental, and ecosystem services.

This tree is not well known, but is a favorite of nursery owners across the country.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Dahurian Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 7 m (22 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Fall colour: yellow to orange
Bark: showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: asian black birch