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Horse Chestnut vs Northern Catalpa (Cigar Tree)Aesculus hippocastanum Catalpa speciosa 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.
Northern Catalpa is a striking feature tree with showy flowers, and very large leaves. Its orchid-like flowers are white with yellow and purple accents, and they have a pleasant fragrance. They bloom from late spring to early summer and can last up to two weeks, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. The leaves are very large, ranging from 15-30 cm long, 12-20 cm wide, forming a canopy that makes it a good shade tree. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSNORTHERN CATALPA (CIGAR TREE) QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flowers:
white
Nuts:
large spiky nuts
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Other Names:
cigar tree, hardy catalpa, western catalpa
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