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Red Horsechestnut

Aesculus X Carnea

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Overview

The Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is a striking, deciduous hybrid tree reaching up to 35ft in height with a similar spread. It boasts dense, lush foliage and showy, deep red flower panicles measuring up to 8 inches long in late spring. Thriving in zones 4-7, it prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. This majestic tree adds ornamental value to any landscape with its rounded, symmetrical crown.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — red flowers in the garden; which are about 8 to 12 inches in length that adorn the tree in mid to late, image 143

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
30–40 Ft.
Mature width
25–35 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — tree with red blooms; it requires space to attain its full majestic form, image 115
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — prized for its striking spring bloom; lush greenery.<br><br>For the landscaper, image 152
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — it requires space to attain its full majestic form
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — might pose a mess or hazard.<br><br>In a garden design; the Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is an elegant and
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — This majestic tree adds ornamental value to any landscape with its rounded, symmetrical crown; it boasts, image 150
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The foliage of the Red Horsechestnut is equally impressive, image 44
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — a slightly spiny capsule containing one to two nut-like seeds; tree with red blooms
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — lush greenery.<br><br>For the landscaper; tree for full
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — it requires space to attain its full majestic form; adding life and color to the landscape
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — It should be placed away from areas where its fruit; a slightly spiny capsule containing one to two, image 78
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — this specimen presents a broad; deciduous hybrid tree reaching up to 35ft in height with a similar spread
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — this specimen presents a broad; deciduous hybrid tree reaching up to 35ft in height with a similar spread, image 67
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — Typically reaching an average height of 30 to 40 feet with a comparable spread; and comprehensive foliage, image 66
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — It should be placed away from areas where its fruit; a slightly spiny capsule containing one to two, image 107
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — rounded canopy that offers substantial shade; this specimen presents a broad, image 126
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — rounded canopy that offers substantial shade; this specimen presents a broad, image 68
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The foliage of the Red Horsechestnut is equally impressive, image 102
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — making it an exceptional choice for a statement tree in residential or public gardens; this majestic tree, image 113
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — might pose a mess or hazard.<br><br>In a garden design
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — It boasts dense, lush foliage and showy, deep red flower panicles measuring up to 8 inches long in late, image 90
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — this specimen presents a broad; deciduous hybrid tree reaching up to 35ft in height with a similar spread, image 125
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — red flowers in the garden; which are about 8 to 12 inches in length that adorn the tree in mid to late spring
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — it's important to note that while the Red Horsechestnut has a moderate growth rate; prized for its striking, image 134
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — might pose a mess or hazard.<br><br>In a garden design; the Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is an, image 109
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