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Horse Chestnut vs Water Birch (Red Birch)Aesculus hippocastanum Betula Occidentalis SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2018) SOLD OUT (we don't know if or when this product will be restocked) 
Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. Produces large nuts and both nuts and foliage have many medicinal uses.
Water Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSWATER BIRCH (RED BIRCH) QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
4a
Height:
12 m (39 ft)
Height:
12 m (40 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
8 m (25 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Bark:
non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Nuts:
large nuts within spiky capsules. Slightly poisonous to eat
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: raw Horse Chestnut seed, leaf, bark and flower is toxic if ingested due to the presence of esculin.
Other Names:
red birch
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |