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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 3–10Climate Temperate
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is a striking

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

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (153)

Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — The Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is a striking; thriving in zones 4-7, it prefers well-drained, image 146
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — tree for full; making it an exceptional choice for a statement tree in residential or public gardens, image 145
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — tree with red blooms; it requires space to attain its full majestic form, image 144
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
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) — The Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus x carnea) is an elegant and robust deciduous tree; rounded canopy that, image 151
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — This majestic tree adds ornamental value to any landscape with its rounded, symmetrical crown; it boasts, image 150
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — Typically reaching an average height of 30 to 40 feet with a comparable spread; and comprehensive foliage, image 153
Red Horsechestnut (Aesculus X Carnea) — prized for its striking spring bloom; lush greenery.<br><br>For the landscaper, image 152

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