Aesculus x carnea 'Ft. McNair'

42.1481514, -87.79257965

42.15096664, -87.79080963

42.15170288, -87.79032135

42.15171432, -87.79019928

Ft McNair Red Horsechestnut

Ft. McNair red horsechestnut features bold spikes of pink flowers with yellow eyes rising above the foliage in mid-spring. It has dark green foliage, which emerges light green in spring. The palm-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall, and the fruit is not ornamentally significant. The rough brown bark is not particularly outstanding. Ft. McNair red horsechestnut is a dense, deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture distinguishes it from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree and is best pruned in late winter, once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Round
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Urban Street
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9