Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'
$347.00 / 15G
Red Horse Chestnut ·
Description
Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair', commonly known as Red Horsechestnut, is a woody tree or large shrub valued for its gold or yellow, pink, and red or burgundy flowers during spring. It typically matures 30–40 feet tall and 25–35 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Europe. bees and hummingbirds In the landscape, it works well in flowering tree, shade tree, and specimen. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use.
Features
Red, pink or white flowers mid-spring; nuts / capsules fruit; matures about 15 - 40 ft tall and 15 - 30 ft wide
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, wildlife garden
| Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair' | |
| Red Horsechestnut | |
| 'Fort McNair | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Europe | |
| No |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 15 - 40 ft | |
| 15 - 30 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 30 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Mid-Spring | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Bees | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |