Red Horsechestnut

Scientific Name
Aesculus x carnea
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Erect clusters of pink or reddish flowers in spring.

Culture

Full sun to light shade; prefers moist, but well drained soils; slightly acid soil is best.

Notes

This tree should not be used along sidewalks since it produces nuts enclosed in large husks (a litter problem); nuts are poisonous.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
30.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Pyramidal to rounded

Native Regions, Text

Of hybrid origin; a cross between common horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) and red buckeye (Aesculus pavia.

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Red Horsechestnut in flower
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3450
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Red Horsechestnut leaf
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3451
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Red Horsechestnut flowers
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3452
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
172