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Russian Olive vs Horse Chestnut
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Aesculus hippocastanum
CUSTOM GROW
Russian Olive is a medium-sized deciduous tree that has attractive silvery coloured foliage with small yellow flowers that emit a fragrant sweet smell.
It is drought and salt tolerant, and works well as a shelterbelt species. Russian Olive can also be used to combat erosion.
Note: although Russian Olive is planted as an attractive boulevard tree in many northern areas, in warmer areas it can invade watersheds and is considered invasive. Please do some research and plant the right tree in the right place.
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.
Russian Olive Quick Facts
Horse Chestnut Quick Facts
Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)

