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Aesculus x carnea/Red Horsechestnut
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Scientific Name:
Aesculus x carnea
Common Name:
Red Horsechestnut
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
20- 30 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Pink
Fruit present:
Fall
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
This hybrid produces beautiful pink to red flowers. Tolerates dry soil. Excellent choice for woodland gardens and other naturalistic plantings. Leaf diseases can sometime be a problem on buckeyes.