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Aesculus X carnea

Red Horsechestnut

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

This small, round tree will grow 12'-25' tall and has beautiful, dark green leaves with red flowers that bloom during the spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.