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Horse Chestnut vs European HazelnutAesculus hippocastanum Corylus avellana 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.
European Hazelnut is a large shrub that is native to Europe. It is known for its edible nuts that ripen in late summer to early fall. The nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and have a sweet, earthy flavour. Nut production can start as early as 2-3 years but typically takes until at least 4 years for significant yields. HORSE CHESTNUT QUICK FACTSEUROPEAN HAZELNUT QUICK FACTS
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flavor:
sweet, with an earthy taste
Harvest:
late summer - early fall
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:
cobnut, common filbert, common hazelnut, european filbert, european hazel
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