Horse Chestnut vs Double Flowering Plum - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Double Flowering Plum

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Prunus triloba Multiplex

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Horse Chestnut
Double Flowering Plum

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.

With the Double Flowering Plum in your garden, you'll be the envy of your block. Not only is it a stunning visual, but it is one of the earliest spring bloomers. With its gorgeous double pink blooms, this Plum is irresistible to birds, butterflies, and neighbours alike.

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Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Double Flowering Plum Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic

Fall colour: yellow to orange
Flowers: pink, round
Fruit: none
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: flowering almond, flowering plum