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Horse Chestnut vs Peachleaf WillowAesculus hippocastanum Salix amygdaloides ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
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.
The Peachleaf Willow is often a multi-stemmed willow that generally grows into a tall shrub. This versatile and useful small tree is often seen in riparian zones and erosion control projects. Wildlife rely on the twigs, foliage and bark for food. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSPEACHLEAF WILLOW QUICK FACTS
Fuzz/fluff:
yes
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Nuts:
large nuts within spiky capsules. Slightly poisonous to eat
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
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. |