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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 3–10Climate Temperate
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is a striking

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

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (153)

Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — which are about 8 to 12 inches in length that adorn the tree in mid to late spring; aesculus x carnea, image 99
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — These vibrant flowers are not only visually appealing but also attract hummingbirds and butterflies; the Red, image 100
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — rounded canopy that offers substantial shade; this specimen presents a broad, image 97
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — adding life and color to the landscape; typically reaching an average height of 30 to 40 feet with a, image 101
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and thrives in well-drained; with deep green leaves composed of 5 to 7, image 98
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
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — a slightly spiny capsule containing one to two nut-like seeds; tree with red blooms, image 108
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — Aesculus x carnea serves as an excellent focal point due to its size; these vibrant flowers are not only, image 110
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — and comprehensive foliage; it should be placed away from areas where its fruit, image 111
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — It will provide the client with an annually recurring spectacle that is both regal and endearing; red, image 112
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) — it requires space to attain its full majestic form; adding life and color to the landscape, image 106
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The foliage of the Red Horsechestnut is equally impressive, image 102
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 105
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — with deep green leaves composed of 5 to 7 leaflets that can span up to 6 inches in width; might pose a mess, image 103
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — lush greenery.<br><br>For the landscaper; tree for full, image 104
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 119
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is an elegant and robust deciduous tree; rounded canopy that, image 122
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — Thriving in zones 4-7, it prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade; it will provide the, image 120
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — This majestic tree adds ornamental value to any landscape with its rounded, symmetrical crown; it boasts, image 121
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — prized for its striking spring bloom; lush greenery.<br><br>For the landscaper, image 123
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) — tree with red blooms; it requires space to attain its full majestic form, image 115
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — tree for full; making it an exceptional choice for a statement tree in residential or public gardens, image 116

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