Species: Aesculus x carnea

(ess'kue-luss kar'nee-ah)

Aesculus x carnea

Red Horsechestnut

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Briotti', 'Fort McNair', 'O'Neill', 'Plantierensis'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 50'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: pink to red flowers in May; fruit may be a problem in some areas

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

less susceptible to leaf scorch and blotch than other common horsechestnuts

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

transplant in spring

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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