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Fort McNair Horsechestnut

Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'

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A magnificent oval headed tree with large leaves and deep pink flowers with yellow throats in upright clusters 10" or more in length. A must tree for the collector. More compact in growth than other Horsechestnuts. Dark green summer leaves with fairly good fall color ranging from gold to orange. It's stout, somewhat compact form fits most any size yard. A hybrid cross between Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) and Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum).
Hardy to -20°F
Maximum Elevation: 6,000 ft.






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Description A magnificent oval headed tree with large leaves and deep pink flowers with yellow throats in upright clusters 10" or more in length. A must tree for the collector. More compact in growth than other Horsechestnuts. Dark green summer leaves with fairly good fall color ranging from gold to orange. It's stout, somewhat compact form fits most any size yard. A hybrid cross between Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) and Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Hardy to -20°F Maximum Elevation: 6,000 ft.
SKU HOR-MCN
Deciduous Tree Type Flowering Tree
Tree Habit Round, Upright, Dense Branching
Mature Size (generic) TREE (30-50' Tall) • Average Width
Fall Color Dramatic
Features Showy Flowers
Flowering Season Spring
USDA Hardiness Zone 5, 6, 7
Water Needs Moderate
Growth Rate Slow
Mature Height 30-40 ft.
Mature Width 20-30 ft.
Name Fort McNair Horsechestnut