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Horse Chestnut vs Western LarchAesculus hippocastanum Larix occidentalis 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. 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 QUICK FACTSWESTERN LARCH QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Fall colour:
golden yellow
Nuts:
large nuts within spiky capsules. Slightly poisonous to eat
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
low
Toxicity: raw Horse Chestnut seed, leaf, bark and flower is toxic if ingested due to the presence of esculin.
Other Names:
hackmatack, western tamarack
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