Horse Chestnut vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Ironwood Tree

Aesculus hippocastanum

Ostrya virginiana

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Horse Chestnut
Ironwood Tree

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.

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE