Horse Chestnut vs Dahurian Birch - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Dahurian Birch

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Betula davurica

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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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Dahurian Birch seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Bark: showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Other Names: asian black birch