Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Aesculus x carnea
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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Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
172