Red Horsechestnut, Red Horse Chestnut, Bottlebrush Buckeye 'Fort McNair'

Aesculusx carnea

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aesculus (ES-kew-lus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clermont, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Bishopville, Maryland

Lowell, Massachusetts

Rochester, Michigan

Belmont, North Carolina

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Cambridge, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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East Peoria, IL | April 2012 | neutral

We love the flowers on this tree, but for the past two years the leaves have developed yellowing patches known as chestnut leaf blotch --...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Aesculus carnea 'Fort McNair' RED-FLWD HORSECHESTNUT Dec (z4)
Showy drk-pink lt.spring "candles" rise 6-8"above the handsome deep...Read More

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Lowell, MA (Zone 6a) | July 2005 | positive

I'm giving this plant a positive review because it is so beautiful. My tree is only about 2 or 3 years old so it is still quite small. ...Read More

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