Trees
Aesculus carnea 'Fort McNair' (Red Horsechesnut)
Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'
Also known as Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut
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About This Plant
Aesculus carnea 'Fort McNair' (Red Horsechesnut), 'Fort McNair' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Hybrid horse chestnut / buckeye , bold compound leaves, spire-like spring flower panicles in white, pink, or red. Stately specimen for larger spaces.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 8. Watch for leaf scorch in hot dry summers and Japanese beetle damage. Seeds are toxic if ingested, site away from heavy foot traffic.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'
- Common name
- Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut
- Mature size
- 25-35 ft tall × 25-35 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- White, Pink, Red
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Hummingbird nectar, Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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