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Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut

Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair'

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Overview

The Ft. McNair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair') is a prestigious ornamental tree reaching heights of 30-35 ft with a spread of 25-30 ft. Esteemed for its profuse, pink panicle blooms in late spring, this hybrid exhibits a moderate growth rate and notably disease-resistant foliage. Its rich green leaves turn golden in fall. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Ideal as a focal point or shade tree.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type TreeClimate Alpine
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — It particularly shines in the late spring when adorned with densely packed
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — forming a rounded canopy that offers generous shadeFt. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shadeFt. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — McNair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair') presents a captivating sightFt. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — esteemed for its ornamental values and robust characteristicsFt. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — Its rich green leaves turn golden in fallFt. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — Ideal as a focal point or shade tree+2

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — It particularly shines in the late spring when adorned with densely packed
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — forming a rounded canopy that offers generous shade
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — McNair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair') presents a captivating sight
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — esteemed for its ornamental values and robust characteristics
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — Its rich green leaves turn golden in fall
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — Ideal as a focal point or shade tree
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — pink panicle blooms in late spring
Ft. Mcnair Horse Chestnut (Aesculus X Carnea 'Fort Mcnair') — this hybrid exhibits a moderate growth rate and notably disease-resistant foliage
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