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Horse Chestnut vs Russian Mountain AshAesculus hippocastanum Sorbus aucuparia Rossica ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
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 Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSRUSSIAN MOUNTAIN ASH QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Berries:
orange-red
Flowers:
showy white
Bark:
shiny grey
Nuts:
large spiky nuts
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names:
russian rowan
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