Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'

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.

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.

Red, pink or white flowers mid-spring; nuts / capsules fruit; matures about 15 - 40 ft tall and 15 - 30 ft wide

Specimen tree, wildlife garden

Europe