Red Horsechestnut

Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair' Sapindaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Beech Collection

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