Horse Chestnut vs Western Larch - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Western Larch

Larix occidentalis

Aesculus hippocastanum

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Western Larch
Horse Chestnut

Western Larch is a pioneer species that can survive in nutrient poor soil and is found in the valleys and on the lower slopes of mountains in mixed forests. In the warm months, this larch is covered in clusters of soft green needles that turn golden yellow before dropping in the fall. Its dense, sturdy wood is excellent for lumber, making this Larch valuable in Western North America.

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.

Western Larch Quick Facts

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 55 m (180 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: golden yellow
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names: hackmatack, western tamarack