Horse Chestnut vs Golden Weeping Willow - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Golden Weeping Willow

Aesculus hippocastanum

Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma

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Horse Chestnut
Golden Weeping Willow

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.

The Golden Weeping Willow has glossy green foliage during the spring and summer months, then the leaves turn a golden-yellow in the fall. The brown bark is furrowed and the overhanging branches keep their yellow tone, so they also have significant winter interest.

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Golden Weeping Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Bark: brown and ridged
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium



Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic