Red Horsechestnut
Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'
Sapindaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Garden Marketing Inc.
Description
A round-headed tree reaching 30-40' in height with good quality foliage (although still subject to some leaf spot and mildew), with yellow-throated pink flowers. Arborvillage 2001 catalog: small tree with dense rounded crown at maturity and foliage that holds well late into the season; flowers dark pink, held in 6-8" long panicles.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4