Horse Chestnut vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Blue Beech

Aesculus hippocastanum

Carpinus caroliniana

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Horse Chestnut
Blue Beech

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.

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic