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Horse Chestnut vs Thornless Honeylocust
Aesculus hippocastanum
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis
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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.
Thornless Honey Locust makes an excellent shade tree with its lacy foliage and dappled shade. The leaves are honey-yellow, light and airy, providing interesting color and texture to your landscape. This variety is thornless, and the seeds and pods provide food for wildlife such as deer and squirrels.
The Thornless Honey Locust is tolerant of drought, various soil conditions, and even road salt.
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Thornless Honeylocust Quick Facts
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic