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Fort Mcnair Red Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'
Pronunciation: es-KU-lus KAR-nee-uh
SKU #00057
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 35 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide.
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| Description | A beautiful specimen tree perfectly suited for use in smaller landscapes. The dense, rounded crown of disease resistant, dark green foliage turns a golden yellow in the fall. Showy, dense panicles of pink flowers with yellow throats are very attractive in the spring. Blooms are followed by insignificant seed capsules. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | This dense deciduous tree creates a handsome specimen lawn tree with a smaller, more rounded habit than the standard European horse chestnut. Its dark green palmate leaves offer a relatively bold texture that pairs well with plants that have finer foliage. A beautiful shade tree, best planted away from sidewalks or driveways where fallen leaves and nuts may fall. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); Chokeberry (Aronia); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Elderberry (Sambucus); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune to remove dead or damaged branches in winter. |
| History | Aesculus x carnea is a naturally occuring hybrid of A. hippocastanum and A. pavia, discovered in Europe in the early 1800's. This hybrid has better disease resistance and maintains more attractive foliage than it's parent, A. hippocastanum. Aesculus hippocastanum is native to the Balkans, while Aesculus pavia is native to the central and southeastern United States. |
| Lore | Not to be confused with the edible chestnuts from the species in the genus Castanea, the fruits of horse chestnuts (genus Aesculus) are ornamental and contain a toxin and should not be ingested. |
Details
| Description | A beautiful specimen tree perfectly suited for use in smaller landscapes. The dense, rounded crown of disease resistant, dark green foliage turns a golden yellow in the fall. Showy, dense panicles of pink flowers with yellow throats are very attractive in the spring. Blooms are followed by insignificant seed capsules. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Design Ideas | This dense deciduous tree creates a handsome specimen lawn tree with a smaller, more rounded habit than the standard European horse chestnut. Its dark green palmate leaves offer a relatively bold texture that pairs well with plants that have finer foliage. A beautiful shade tree, best planted away from sidewalks or driveways where fallen leaves and nuts may fall. |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis); Chokeberry (Aronia); Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Elderberry (Sambucus); Serviceberry (Amelanchier); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, well-drained soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune to remove dead or damaged branches in winter. |
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History
| History | Aesculus x carnea is a naturally occuring hybrid of A. hippocastanum and A. pavia, discovered in Europe in the early 1800's. This hybrid has better disease resistance and maintains more attractive foliage than it's parent, A. hippocastanum. Aesculus hippocastanum is native to the Balkans, while Aesculus pavia is native to the central and southeastern United States. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Not to be confused with the edible chestnuts from the species in the genus Castanea, the fruits of horse chestnuts (genus Aesculus) are ornamental and contain a toxin and should not be ingested. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.