{"product_id":"aesculus-carnea-fort-mcnair-red-horsechesnut","title":"Aesculus carnea 'Fort McNair' (Red Horsechesnut)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesculus carnea 'Fort McNair' (Red Horsechesnut)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Fort McNair' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHybrid horse chestnut \/ buckeye , bold compound leaves, spire-like spring flower panicles in white, pink, or red. Stately specimen for larger spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAcer macrophyllum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, \u003cstrong\u003eCornus nuttallii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or \u003cstrong\u003eArbutus menziesii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15-gallon \/ Blue Heron","offer_id":44009542254680,"sku":"03406564","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/aesculus-carnea-fort-mcnair-red-horsechesnut","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}