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Horse Chestnut vs Golden Weeping WillowAesculus hippocastanum Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma 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 Golden Weeping Willow is a cultivar with bright yellow twigs and an attractive weeping shape. It is one of the most popular willows, with high ornamental value. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSGOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW QUICK FACTS
Hybrid:
yes
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Bark:
brown and ridged
Nuts:
large nuts within spiky capsules. Slightly poisonous to eat
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: raw Horse Chestnut seed, leaf, bark and flower is toxic if ingested due to the presence of esculin. |