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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) — adding life and color to the landscape

Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — It will provide the client with an annually recurring spectacle that is both regal and endearing; red flowers in the

Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — rounded canopy that offers substantial shade; this specimen presents a broad

Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is a striking

Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — a slightly spiny capsule containing one to two nut-like seeds; tree with red blooms, image 137

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 serves as an

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 148

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 127

Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — deciduous hybrid tree reaching up to 35ft in height with a similar spread; it is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, image 118

Aesculus X Carnea

Aesculus X Carnea

Aesculus X Carnea

Aesculus X Carnea

Aesculus X Carnea

Aesculus X Carnea

Aesculus X Carnea

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